SBF Testimony Backfires as Forgetful Founder Falters Under Cross-Examination

Sam Bankman-Fried's testimony is damaging himself more than helping his case. He's blaming lawyers but can't recall specifics.

Sassoon cross-examined SBF ruthlessly, revealing evasiveness and gaps in memory. His parents looked unhappy watching it.

SBF claims disappearing Signal messages were approved by lawyers, but can't prove it. Makes excuses for moving customer funds.

SBF hired general counsel Dan Friedberg but now implies Friedberg made key decisions. Friedberg has a history of scandal.

If SBF testifies like this in front of the jury, he's cooked. He looks worse trying to evade questions and has huge memory gaps.