Sam Bankman-Fried petitions court to prioritize reimbursing his legal fees
FTX's legal counsel requested insurers to advance or reimburse Bankman-Fried's defense costs and fees under the company's directors and officers insurance.
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FTX's legal counsel requested insurers to advance or reimburse Bankman-Fried's defense costs and fees under the company's directors and officers insurance.
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