Bankman-Fried Falters in Fraud Trial Testimony as Prosecutors Confront Discrepancies

Sam Bankman-Fried took the risky move of testifying in his own defense at his fraud trial. His hubris may have led him to believe he could outsmart prosecutors.

Prosecutors confronted Bankman-Fried with his own past statements showing discrepancies in his testimony. Jurors must decide if he is credible.

Three former Bankman-Fried associates pleaded guilty and testified against him, implicating him in fraud.

Judge Lewis Kaplan frequently interrupted Bankman-Fried, potentially signaling skepticism to jurors.

Jurors include everyday people like a nurse and teacher. They saw Bankman-Fried buckle under interrogation about calculating risks.