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Sam Bankman-Fried blames FTX lawyers in surprise judge-only testimony

In a rare move, disgraced former ‘crypto king’ Sam Bankman-Fried took the stand without the jury

The Independent UK

Sam Bankman-Fried wants to throw FTX lawyers under the bus when he takes the stand, per court filing

The defense also plans to prompt Bankman-Fried to testify about common practices in the crypto industry as well as why he pushed for the Bahamas to oversee FTX's bankruptcy.

Fortune

Sam Bankman-Fried prosecutors want to make sure jurors know effective altruism is no defense for fraud

With the case winding down, the two sides are wrangling over jury instructions.

Fortune

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Sam Bankman-Fried ‘needs more ADHD medication to be able to testify’, lawyers argue

Lawyers say the FTX cryptocurrency exchange founder’s daily dose wears off quickly

Evening Standard

Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyers request Adderall for the FTX founder as he decides whether to testify

With SBF's trial entering its third week, the defendant is still fighting for access to medication.

Fortune

Criminal mastermind or hapless dude? A look into Sam Bankman-Fried's trial so far

The trial of the former FTX CEO concluded its second week, featuring explosive testimony from Caroline Ellison, a former girlfriend of Bankman-Fried.

WEKU

Sam Bankman-Fried accused of scoffing and laughing as ex-girlfriend testified

Judge asks Bankman-Fried’s lawyer to ‘have a word with him’ after prosecutors complain of possible intimidation

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Sam Bankman-Fried laughed, scoffed, and visibly shook his head during Caroline Ellison’s second-day testimony, prosecutor tells judge

The FTX founder’s alleged behavior stands in contrast to how he’s previously reacted to other witnesses.

Fortune

She's the star witness against Sam Bankman-Fried. Her testimony was explosive

Caroline Ellison accused Bankman-Fried of being the mastermind behind illegal activity at FTX. Her words carry weight: She worked with him and also once dated him.

WEKU

Sam Bankman-Fried’s ex-girlfriend’s testimony could be the most damning evidence yet

Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research, will take the stand as the prosecution’s star witness on Tuesday

The Guardian - US

Sam Bankman-Fried trial: ‘I may have unwittingly contributed to a crime’, FTX developer tells court – as it happened

Second witness Adam Yedidia also tells trial the pair were close friends; defense says Bankman-Fried was ‘math nerd who acted in food faith’

The Guardian - US

Sam Bankman-Fried built empire on ‘lies’, prosecutor says in fraud trial

Second day of trial featured prosecutors’ first witness as defense presented Bankman-Fried as ‘math nerd’ with good intentions who got in over his head

The Guardian - US

Sam Bankman-Fried got a haircut, and everything else we learned on the first day of the FTX founder’s trial

A haircut, a commodities trader, and "discussions" of a plea deal that never materialized for the former FTX CEO.

Fortune

Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial starts today. Here’s everything you need to know

The disgraced founder faces seven criminal charges related to the collapse of the crypto exchange FTX.

Fortune

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WEKU

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's trial is about to start. Here's what you need to know

Sam Bankman-Fried faces seven criminal charges, including for defrauding investors. His blockbuster trial is set to begin on Tuesday, and he could face an over 100-year prison term if convicted.

The Guardian - US

Sam Bankman-Fried trial: what is he accused of and does he face prison time?

The key facts in the case against the former cryptocurrency whiz over fraud, political donations and the collapse of FTX

Fortune

Judge Kaplan really wants Sam Bankman-Fried to stay in jail: FTX cofounder’s latest request for pretrial release is rejected

The denial likely puts at least a temporary end to weeks of motions from Bankman-Fried's lawyers asking for his release.

The Guardian - US

Bankman-Fried asks judge for three suit jackets and slacks to wear at fraud trial

Request also made for four dress shirts, three ties, one belt, four pairs of socks, two pairs of shoes and ‘appropriate undergarments’

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Judge in Bankman-Fried trial to allow evidence of Chinese bribe, drug use by FTX execs

The judge in the FTX founder's trial issued an important evidentiary ruling that barred Sam Bankman-Fried from mentioning his charitable activities, among other conclusions.

Zenger

FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried To Plead Not Guilty In Wire Fraud Case

Prosecutors seek guilty verdict for entrepreneur facing decades in prison; Defense argues lack of wrongdoing

Fortune

Sam Bankman-Fried is still trying to get out of jail to prepare for his trial just a week before it starts

The disgraced crypto founder's lawyers continue to petition a judge that he cannot adequately prepare for his defense.

Fortune

Sam Bankman-Fried's special treatment at a notorious Brooklyn jail: Lawyers say it's complicated

The trial of the decade is highlighting the injustices of the penal system.

Al Jazeera

FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried loses bid for release ahead of trial

US judge rules that any difficulties FTX founder has in reviewing evidence against him are ‘of his own making’.

Fortune

Sam Bankman-Fried denied pre-trial release by SDNY judge: ‘The premise is incorrect’

The FTX founder's trial is set for Oct. 3.

Fortune

Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyers want to screen potential jurors for bias against crypto and effective altruism

The trial for the FTX founder is set to begin Oct. 3.

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