Bankman-Fried Groomed Messy Hairdo to Boost Image and Bonuses, Trimmed Up for Fraud Trial
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Sam Bankman-Fried's casual appearance was intentional to boost his image and bonuses at firms like Jane Street. He trimmed up for trial.
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Bankman-Fried thought his messy hair helped build the narrative and image for FTX.
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His attorney pushed back on hair questions, arguing little probative value.
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Hillary Clinton noticed Bankman-Fried's hair when they met before the 2022 Super Bowl.
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Caroline Ellison said Bankman-Fried wanted FTX and Alameda to be huge companies with political influence.
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