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SBF Takes the Stand
Oct 28, 2023
In this episode, Nitish Pahwa, tech writer covering the trial, discusses Sam Bankman Freed's testimony and defense strategy. Topics also include the lack of trust in his advisors, allegations of money misuse, and the relationship between FTX and Alameda Research.
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- The defense's argument that customers gave permission for FTX to use their deposits is unconvincing, as terms of service and instructions indicated otherwise.
- Evidence suggests that the money borrowed from FTX by Alameda Research was used for personal investments, undermining the defense's claim of Sam's lack of awareness of fund mismanagement.
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Sam Bankman Freed takes the stand in his own defense
Sam Bankman Freed, the founder and CEO of Cryptocurrency Exchange FTX, testified in his trial facing charges of fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy. The defense has relied on portraying Sam as someone who did nothing wrong, placing blame on his lawyers and colleagues for letting him down. However, this defense strategy is weak, and Sam's testimony is seen as a last-ditch effort to save his case.
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