Prosecutors Paint SBF as Fraud Mastermind; Defense Says He's a Nerd Who Was In Over His Head
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Prosecutors portray SBF as mastermind of $10bn fraud who lavished customer money on luxuries. Defense says he's a "math nerd" who acted in good faith but was in over his head.
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Defense blames SBF's inexperience, with FTX a "startup plane built while flying." Says he lacked risk management.
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Defense points finger at others like Caroline Ellison for not hedging as SBF asked.
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Defense tries to paint SBF's lifestyle as modest for a billionaire. Questions if Bahamas apartment was luxurious.
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Prosecution contends apartment was luxurious. Aims to dispel defense narrative of SBF as hapless tech bro.
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