The Bahama's Acknowledged SBF's Request for Rule of Specialty During Extradition

STATEMENT OF FACTS

II. The Bahamas Extradites Mr. Bankman-Fried Pursuant to Simplified Extradition Proceedings.

B. The Magistrate Commits Mr. Bankman-Fried to Custody for Extradition, Acknowledging That the Rule of Specialty Applies.

The following day, the Magistrate committed Mr. Bankman-Fried to custody for extradition in accordance with the simplified extradition procedure set out in Section 17 of the Extradition Act. Ex. 4 (Transcript of Dec. 21, 2022 Extradition Hearing) at 10:44-11:07. During the hearing, Mr. Bankman-Fried’s Bahamian counsel asked that the Magistrate ensure the rule of specialty applied. See id. at 7:42-45. The Magistrate acknowledged Bahamian counsel’s request, confirming his understanding that the Minister of Foreign Affairs was obligated under the Extradition Act to obtain assurances from the United States that the rule of specialty would apply and that he would convey this understanding to the Minister. See id. at 9:34-10:24. The Magistrate also expressed confidence that the United States and the Bahamas would comply with the rule of specialty as set forth in the Treaty. See id. at 10:12-21