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Sam Bankman-Fried trial begins, here’s what to expect
Jury selection is underway for the highly anticipated trial of former crypto executive Sam Bankman-Fried, who rose to the top of the cryptocurrency world before his company, FTX, collapsed. He’s now accused of defrauding investors…
Author Michael Lewis on the rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried
Lawyers for Sam Bankman-Fried delivered opening statements in his criminal trial Wednesday. Prosecutors have accused the former FTX CEO of misusing billions of dollars in customer funds. Author Michael Lewis joins CBS News to discuss…
Sam Bankman-Fried’s defense in fraud trial: Risk wasn’t managed properly
Witness testimony resumes Thursday in the criminal fraud trial of Sam Bankman-Fried after the prosecution and defense laid out their opening statements Wednesday. The former CEO of crypto exchange FTX is accused of stealing billions…
Former FTX employees expected to testify at Bankman-Fried trial
Some of Sam Bankman-Fried’s former co-workers at FTX are expected to testify against him at his fraud trial. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman explains the latest on the case. #news #ftx #sbf CBS News…
Witness testifies Sam Bankman-Fried directed her to commit fraud
Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison, the government’s star witness against Sam Bankman-Fried, took the stand Tuesday and said the former crypto boss directed her to commit crimes. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett was…
Sam Bankman-Fried’s ex-girlfriend Caroline Ellison testifies against him at fraud trial
Caroline Ellison, Sam Bankman-Fried’s ex-girlfriend, is back on the witness stand Wednesday in the FTX founder’s fraud trial. Ellison previously pleaded guilty to multiple charges and agreed to cooperate with the prosecution. CBS News national…
Ex-girlfriend Caroline Ellison says Sam Bankman-Fried sent $100 million bribe to Chinese officials
Sam Bankman-Fried’s ex-girlfriend is back on the witness stand facing cross-examination from the disgraced FTX founder’s lawyers. Caroline Ellison has repeatedly told jurors Bankman-Fried was the mastermind behind the crimes that led to the company’s…
