Prosecutors Paint Bankman-Fried as Villain, But Defense Holds Back Ahead of Possible Testimony

Prosecutors have portrayed Bankman-Fried as a "cartoon villain" through testimony, but defense has not challenged the accounts.

Testimony has described Bankman-Fried angrily snapping at colleagues who questioned decisions.

Defense may present a competing narrative when they call witnesses, possibly including Bankman-Fried.

Letting negative testimony go unchallenged could be a strategy to avoid reminding jurors.

Bankman-Fried's best chance at a positive impression may be taking the stand himself.