FTX Founder Abandoned by Former Inner Circle as Key Witnesses Flip to Aid Prosecution

Sam Bankman-Fried's criminal trial has revealed how his closest friends at FTX have turned against him and are testifying for the prosecution.

His college friends like Adam Yedidia and Gary Wang went on to hold senior roles at FTX but resigned and are now cooperating with authorities.

His ex-girlfriend Caroline Ellison, former CEO of FTX's sister hedge fund Alameda, has also pleaded guilty and provided intimate details about their relationship.

At least 4 members of Bankman-Fried's inner circle have flipped and agreed to testify against their former friend.

Prosecutors are using the soured personal relationships to establish credibility of witnesses who were insiders at FTX.