After violating the terms of his bail conditions, Sam Bankman Fried will be allowed to remain free on bail. Typically, federal defendants who violate their bail conditions have their bail revoked, and are incarcerated pending trial. Not only does he remain free, but he can also keep messaging:
However, under the agreement, the former FTX CEO will be able to access FaceTime, Zoom, iMessage, SMS text, email and Facebook Messenger.
He will also be allowed to use the encrypted messaging service WhatsApp but only if “monitoring technology is installed on his cellphone that automatically logs and preserves all WhatsApp communications.
I practiced criminal defense law in the Southern District of New York for many years. Take my word for it. This is an unusual accomodation.