What’s the Deal With Sam Bankman-Fried’s ‘Advice of Counsel’ Defense
And why is it causing so much controversy in court? Original Source
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Sam Bankman-Fried’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Sam Bankman-Fried began his testimony like the brilliant former golden boy from crypto’s better days. He ended the longest, strangest, most torturous day yet of his criminal trial more imperiled than ever before. Source
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Sam Bankman-Fried’s testimony to challenge government claims, lawyer tells judge
The possible contents of Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried upcoming testimony have been outlined in a letter to Judge Kaplan by his lawyer, Mark Cohen.In the letter submitted by Mark Cohen, to inform the Court of their planned testimony during Mr. Bankman-Fried’s direct examination, the defense requested approval to obtain testimony
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Sam Bankman-Fried’s Desperate Last Stand
One, SBF has long had confidence in his persuasive capabilities. Following FTX’s collapse last November, SBF back-channeled with numerous reporters to tell his side of story, often downplaying his knowledge of what was happening and – in a preview of his current defense – making out that he was more
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FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s Defense May Depend on Character and Fact Witnesses
Weeks ago, Bankman-Fried’s lawyers filed their proposed list of expert witnesses – a roster that included several law experts, a finance professor and a data analytics and forensics specialist. However, Judge Lewis Kaplan, who's overseeing the case, granted the prosecution’s request to bar those witnesses for a variety of reasons,
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Sam Bankman-Fried’s Defunct Exchange FTX Receives Multiple Bids for Restart
Options also include a sale of the exchange, which boasted 9 million users before going bankrupt. Source
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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial day 11: Recap
On the 11th day of FTX founder Bankman-Fried’s historic trial, an expert witness reveals how several investments and loans were made from FTX’s customer funds. Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial enters its 11th day, as the prosecutor calls multiple witnesses to testify. Today’s witnesses included Professor Peter Easton, who was employed by the
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Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial is telling a story of classic financial deceit
The courtroom drama unfolding around FTX founder and former CSam Bankman-Fried (SBF) has all the ingredients of a binge-worthy Netflix series, replete with a cast of shady characters and a plot that thickens with each passing day. Among the highlights were SBF's lofty presidential ambitions and a staggering $100-150 million bribe
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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial day 10: Recap
On the 10th day of Sam Bankman-Fried’s historic trial, Nishad Singh reveals how events up to the bankruptcy unfolded. As FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial reaches its 10th day, former Senior Engineer Nishad Singh is cross-examined by the defense. Yesterday, Singh testified how the former FTX CEO spent lavishly and made
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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial day 9: Recap
The third week of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s historic trial begins as a former FTX customer and former Chief Engineer Nishad Singh takes the stand. Last week, Sam Bankman-Fried’s ex-girlfriend and former Alameda CEO, Caroline Ellison, testified to the prosecutor, revealing how Bankman-Fried allowed her to retain an unlimited line of
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