10min chapter

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On Background: Preparing for Sam Bankman-Fried's Trial

Against the Rules with Michael Lewis

CHAPTER

Prosecution and Defense in the Sam Bankman-Freed Case

This chapter explores the role of prosecutors in the trial against Sam Bankman-Freed, founder of FTX cryptocurrency exchange. The host interviews defense attorney Rebecca Mermelstein, who shares insights into the potential sentence, prosecutors' case, and the defense team's preparation. They discuss the motivations behind becoming a prosecutor, crafting a compelling narrative for the jury, and the obligations of the defense and prosecution to turn over evidence in a trial.

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