Following the trial in episode 7, in this episode the court hands down its ruling with respect to appointment of an independent examiner to conduct an investigation.

The court also assesses a different matter after handing down the ruling, The court indicates interest in appointing a narrower scope professional called a "fee examiner" to review fee applications before certain of the professional firms working for the FTX/Alameda bankruptcy estate (for example some law firms, accountants, etc.). can have their fee applications for work on the FTX/Alameda case court approved and paid.