Multiple doctors submitted amicus briefs stating that SBF's neurological differentiation led to him being "misunderstood" during the trial

ChainCatcher news, eight doctors focused on the field of neurodiversity recently informed the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in a friend-of-the-court brief supporting SBF that SBF has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), which "constitutes a significant challenge in the litigation process of this case," and that the court and jury may have misunderstood SBF's behavior during the criminal trial.

They stated that several rulings were unfavorable to SBF "because of his neurodiversity," particularly the ruling from the Manhattan District Court, which allowed government prosecutors to question him without a jury present before he sat in front of the jurors.

The judge repeatedly criticized SBF for his lengthy responses and for attempting to clarify or rephrase questions. The doctors noted that this is characteristic of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, as they interpret language in a literal manner. They also mentioned that the judge's criticisms later led SBF to change his answers in front of the jury, "possibly as an overcorrection."