Prosecutors Paint Bankman-Fried as Villain, But Defense Holds Back Ahead of Possible Testimony
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Prosecutors have portrayed Bankman-Fried as a "cartoon villain" through testimony, but defense has not challenged the accounts.
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Testimony has described Bankman-Fried angrily snapping at colleagues who questioned decisions.
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Defense may present a competing narrative when they call witnesses, possibly including Bankman-Fried.
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Letting negative testimony go unchallenged could be a strategy to avoid reminding jurors.
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Bankman-Fried's best chance at a positive impression may be taking the stand himself.
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