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Sam Bankman-Fried's Trial is Going Great (feat. Molly White)

Nov 3, 2023
Molly White, newsletter writer, discusses ongoing testimony of Sam Bankman-Fried. Topics include his memory discrepancies, defense tactics, FTX's loss, decision to bypass risk engine, and trial tactics.
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Quick takeaways

  • Sam Bankman-Fried appeared uncomfortable and evasive during his cross-examination, with memory lapses and contradictions in his responses.
  • The defense strategy in Sam Bankman-Fried's trial focuses on presenting a different narrative and challenging witness testimonies, but their overall strategy and effectiveness are questionable.

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Summary of Podcast Episode

The podcast episode discusses the testimony of Sam Bankman-Fried during his trial. The guest shares their observations of his direct questioning and cross-examination. They highlight that the cross-examination did not go well for Sam Bankman-Fried and that he appeared uncomfortable and evasive. The guest also mentions his memory lapses and contradictions in his responses. They analyze the defense strategy of trying to paint a different narrative from previous witnesses. The episode also touches on the potential for a mistrial and dismisses the conspiracy theory of a presidential pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried.

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