Judge Ronnie Abrams Steps Down from FTX Trial

Last night, a follower of Judge Ronnie Abrams spotted her at JFK Airport and snapped some iconic photos. Today, it was announced that the judge has stepped down from the FTX trial due to a conflict of interest. Judge Ronnie Abrams is no stranger to the legal world. She has been a United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York since 2012, and has presided over numerous high-profile cases in her tenure. Recently, she was assigned to preside over the FTX trial, which involves an alleged breach of contract between two parties. However, this morning it was announced that Judge Abrams had stepped down from presiding over the case due to a conflict of interest. In a statement released by her office, she said: “It has come to my attention that the law firm of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, at which my husband is a partner, advised FTX in 2021 as well as represented parties that may be adverse to FTX and Defendant Bankman-Fried." The decision comes as a surprise to many who were expecting Judge Abrams to preside over this high-profile case. It remains unclear who will take her place in overseeing this matter going forward. Nevertheless, one thing is certain - Judge Ronnie Abrams will be missed on this case and all future cases she may have presided over if not for this conflict of interest.