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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.

08:40

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Mark Cohen

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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.

Deep dives

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.

Introduction

2min

Challenging Singh's Testimony and Establishing Reasonable Doubt

2min

The Defense Attorney's Struggle to Establish a Cohesive Narrative

2min

Ongoing trial updates and witness expectations

2min

Sam Bankman-Fried's defense strategy in his trial is coming into focus as his legal team seeks to reframe the narrative around his actions at FTX. The defense aims to raise reasonable doubt by challenging key witnesses' testimonies and sowing doubt in their credibility, but faces hurdles in piecing together a cohesive story as the prosecution's case remains strong.

Link to story: SBF Trial: For Once, Bankman-Fried's Lawyer Lands a Punch

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