Bankman-Fried Gives Evasive Testimony, Frustrating Prosecutors During Fraud Trial
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Sam Bankman-Fried gave evasive and forgetful testimony during his fraud trial, frustrating prosecutors.
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Prosecutors confronted him with evidence of his past statements and actions that contradicted his testimony.
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Bankman-Fried came across as alternately charming and defiant on the stand.
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He admitted to some misconduct but denied criminal intent regarding the collapse of FTX and missing customer funds.
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Prosecutors portrayed him as a liar and fraudster, while the defense claimed he's been unfairly villainized.