

Caroline Ellison Takes the Stand: the Sam Bankman-Fried Trial Week 2 (Feat. Nikhilesh De)
Oct 17, 2023
Nikhilesh De of CoinDesk joins the podcast to discuss the ongoing trial of Sam Bankman-Fried. The interesting topics covered include the testimony of witnesses Gary Wang and Carolyn Ellison. They explore the implications of lying in the trial, Carolyn's testimony and her portrayal of her relationship with Bankman-Fried, Ellison's testimony about alleged Chinese government bribery, a funds freezing scheme, wire fraud rumors, and the judge's frustration during the trial. The podcast also analyzes the trial proceedings and defense strategy.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Implications of Lying in Trial and Testimonies Under Immunity
03:18 • 2min
Carolyn's Testimony and Relationship with Bankman-Fried
04:56 • 18min
Caroline Ellison's Testimony and Alleged Chinese Government Bribery
23:22 • 2min
Funds freezing scheme, wire fraud rumors, and judge's frustration
25:50 • 3min
Trial Proceedings and Defense Strategy
28:23 • 11min