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SBF TRIAL PODCAST 10/18: Why Sam Bankman-Fried's lead attorney Mark Cohen is Struggling to Piece Together the Defense’s Narrative
Oct 18, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried's lead attorney, Mark Cohen, discusses the defense's strategy in his trial, challenging key witnesses' testimonies and sowing doubt in their credibility. However, the defense struggles to piece together a cohesive narrative as the prosecution's case remains strong. The podcast covers the defense attorney's efforts to establish reasonable doubt, questioning witness credibility and highlighting inconsistencies. It also provides updates on the ongoing trial, mentioning witness expectations and travel issues.
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Quick takeaways
- Sam Bankman-Fried's defense strategy aims to raise reasonable doubt by challenging key witnesses' testimonies and sowing doubt in their credibility.
- Bankman-Fried's defense team faces hurdles in constructing a cohesive defense narrative due to consistent testimonies and guilty pleas from insiders.
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Testimony of Insiders Against FTX Founder
All three of Sam Bankman Freed's inner circle members have testified against him in court, presenting rehearsed narratives. The insiders have pleaded guilty to their own charges, complicating Bankman Freed's case. Two of them testified that they hoped for zero prison time. The consistent testimonies and guilty pleas have made it challenging for Bankman Freed's defense team to dispute the prosecutors' tight story.
