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Eugene Gorokhov Speaks with Law360 on the Sentencing Implications of the Bankman-Fried’s Conviction

On November 2, 2023, Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange was found guilty of fraud and money laundering.  Federal prosecutors are alleging that he defrauded FTX customers out of upwards of $8 billion.  In his ongoing coverage of the case, Law360’s Phil Bantz spoke with Attorney Eugene Gorokhov regarding the sentencing implications of SBF’s conviction. Bankman-Fried Faces

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Attorneys Burnham and Gorokhov Named 2023 Super Lawyers

We are pleased to announce that Attorneys Charles Burnham and Eugene Gorokhov have been selected for inclusion in the 2023 Washington D.C. Super Lawyers list. This exclusive designation recognizes no more than five percent of attorneys in the District of Columbia. Super Lawyers, a part of Thomson Reuters, is a research-driven, peer-influenced rating service that highlights outstanding lawyers who have

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Crypto Fraud Defense Attorney Eugene Gorokhov Comments on Bankman-Fried’s Trial

Crypto fraud attorney Eugene Gorokhov, in a recent Law360 article, explains the impact of U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan’s ruling, which denied Bankman-Fried’s ‘advice of counsel’ defense and rejected every one of Bankman-Fried’s proposed expert witnesses. The criminal trial of Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the founder of FTX, who faces seven charges of wire fraud and conspiracy, is currently ongoing

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Attorney Eugene Gorokhov’s Insights into the FTX Wire Fraud and Conspiracy Case Involving Bankman-Fried

Blockchain and crypto fraud attorney Eugene Gorokhov recently provided analysis for a Law360 article titled “What Crypto Attys Will Be Watching During The SBF Trial.” The criminal trial of Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the founder of FTX, on seven charges of wire fraud and conspiracy, has started in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York. Bankman-Fried stands

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Example of When Rule 801 May Come Into Play

Let’s consider a criminal trial scenario to illustrate how Rule 801, specifically the co-conspirator exception under Rule 801(d)(2)(E), might come into play. Scenario: Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Trial Defendants: Alice and Bob are on trial for allegedly conspiring to distribute illegal drugs. Prosecution’s Strategy: The prosecution wants to prove that Alice and Bob were working together in a drug trafficking conspiracy.

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What is Rule 801 of the Federal Rules of Evidence?

Rule 801 of the Federal Rules of Evidence specifically deals with the definition of hearsay in the U.S. legal system. Hearsay is a complex topic, and Rule 801 breaks down what constitutes hearsay and what does not. Here is a detailed look at the provisions within Rule 801: Rule 801: Definitions That Apply to This Article; Exclusions from Hearsay (a)

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Co-Conspirator Statements Under Rule 801

Co-conspirator statements under Rule 801 of the Federal Rules of Evidence, governs hearsay and its exceptions in the U.S. legal system. Hearsay is considered a statement made outside of court that is offered in court to prove the truth of the matter asserted. Typically, hearsay is not admissible in court, but there are exceptions. One such exception is the admissibility

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John Eastman Statement Upon Self-Surrender in Fulton County

I am here today to surrender to an indictment that should never have been brought.  It represents a crossing of the Rubicon for our country, implicating the fundamental First Amendment right to petition the government for redress of grievances.  As troubling, it targets attorneys for their zealous advocacy on behalf of their clients, something attorneys are ethically bound to provide

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