Rebecca Mermelstein, a former federal prosecutor and partner at O'Melveny & Myers, provides keen insights into the sentencing of Sam Bankman-Fried to 25 years for fraud. The discussion dives into courtroom dynamics, exploring emotional weights and performative elements that shape justice. Mermelstein highlights the balance between numerical guidelines and subjective evaluations in white-collar crime. The intricate relationship between remorse and victim testimony adds depth to the conversation on sentencing complexities and the emotional fallout for families.