Prosecution presents strong opening statements

The prosecution delivered bombastic opening statements, emphasizing how the defendant, Sam Bentman Fried, lied and stole billions of dollars from thousands of people. They used simple sentences to convey the idea that the case is not complicated, portraying Sam as a villain. The defense, on the other hand, took a softer approach, presenting Sam as a young guy and math nerd who started a company that didn't work out. The defense lawyer used the metaphor of flying a plane as you're building it to explain what happened. The opening statements were strong and vivid for the prosecution, while the defense statements were somewhat boring and less impactful.