Unchained
Another Bad Week for Sam Bankman-Fried in His Criminal Trial - Ep. 558
Oct 20, 2023
Sam Enzer, a partner at Cahill Gordon & Reindel, shares legal insights into the high-stakes trial of Sam Bankman-Fried. He highlights the powerful testimonies from Bankman-Fried's inner circle, including Nishad Singh's emotional struggles and feelings of betrayal. Enzer discusses the defense's challenges and why the jury might view Singh's suicidal feelings with empathy. The conversation also covers the damning testimony of an accounting professor and implications of privileged communications revealed in court, suggesting a tough path ahead for Bankman-Fried.
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- Compelling evidence from Sam Bankman-Fried's inner circle has made it challenging for him to convince the jury of his innocence, with testimonies revealing the extent of FTX's misuse of customer funds and alleged lies to lawyers.
- The defense heavily targeted Nishad Singh, the former FTX head engineer, in comparison to other witnesses, highlighting Singh's feelings of betrayal and suicidal thoughts, potentially affecting the jury's empathy towards him.
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