Binance founder CZ must stay in US until February sentencing, judge orders

Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao should keep in america till he’s sentenced in February as he is unlikely to return to the nation if allowed to journey to the United Arab Emirates, a federal choose has dominated.

On Dec. 7, Seattle District Court docket Choose Richard Jones agreed with federal prosecutors that Zhao ought to keep within the U.S. till his Feb. 23, 2024, sentencing attributable to his danger of flight if he leaves the nation.

“The defendant has monumental wealth and property overseas, and no ties to america,” Choose Jones wrote.

“His household resides within the UAE and it seems that he has favored standing within the UAE. Beneath these circumstances the Court docket finds that the defendant has not established by clear and convincing proof that he’s not prone to flee if he returns to the UAE,” he added.

“Primarily based on the foregoing cause, the Court docket GRANTS the federal government’s movement, and the defendant shall stay within the continental United States throughout the interval between his plea and sentencing.”

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