The judge said he read all 161 letters submitted because "it's important to know who you are." He also mentioned: "I have never seen so many letters, not just from family, but also from people who have known you for a long time." The judge pointed out that the letters portrayed a person driven by drive, passion and determination. "You risked your entire net worth just to make Binance successful," the judge said. He also mentioned that the letters clearly showed CZ as a person dedicated to his family and cited the example of Binance's philanthropy.