Sam "SBF" Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of FTX, is currently facing seven counts of fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud against FTX investors and customers in a federal court in New York. The Department of Justice has presented a strong legal case against him, while his defense team has offered minimal resistance. Prosecutors have presented evidence, including changes made to FTX's code by Bankman-Fried's request, to show that he deliberately lied to investors, journalists, and clients. If Bankman-Fried's defense team decides to appeal the case, they would need to identify legal errors or misconduct during the trial, which can be a lengthy process.