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The Carly P Reilly Show

Closing Arguments Sam Bankman-Fried Trial - Day 17

Nov 2, 2023
Trial lawyers Nicholas Roos and Mark Cohen present closing arguments in the SBF trial, discussing key moments of alleged fraudulent behavior, the defense's claim of good faith, and analyzing the arguments made. Hosts reflect on the trial so far, anticipating the upcoming jury instructions.
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Quick takeaways

  • The prosecution argued that Sam Bankman-Fried is primarily responsible for the fraud charges, as key witnesses directly implicated him in the fraudulent activities.
  • The defense focused on legitimate business reasons for certain features and decisions, emphasizing that Sam Bankman-Fried acted in good faith.

Deep dives

The Prosecution's Closing Arguments

The prosecution's closing argument focused on the main points of what happened, where the money went, and who was responsible. They emphasized that thousands of customers lost billions of dollars, which went towards real estate, marketing expenses, and venture investments. Ultimately, they argued that Sam Megman-Freed is primarily responsible for these actions, as the testimonies of key witnesses directly implicated him in the fraud charges.

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