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Sam Bankman-Fried plans to testify at his New York fraud trial, his lawyer says

Headline from WHEC Rochester, from the development of Oct 25, 2023

Newest development Oct 26, 2023 · 3 reportsSam Bankman-Fried takes the stand to testify — but the judge wants to know what he's going to say before he allows a jury to hear it

A lawyer for Sam Bankman-Fried says the FTX founder plans to testify at his fraud trial. Attorney Mark Cohen said during a conference call between lawyers and the Manhattan federal court judge on Wednesday that Bankman-Fried will take the stand after three other defense witnesses testify beginning T…

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    Sam Bankman-Fried takes the stand to testify — but the judge wants to know what he's going to say before he allows a jury to hear it

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  1. NBC News

    Sam Bankman-Fried to testify in federal fraud trial, attorney says (opens NBC News)

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    Bankman-Fried stands accused of fraud and money laundering of his role in the collapse of the multi-billion dollar crypto exchange FTX.

  2. New York Times

    The Challenges Facing Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers (opens New York Times)

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    They are set to start their defense on Thursday, with the FTX founder planning to testify in his criminal fraud trial. Hurdles include what Mr. Bankman-Fried’s former associates said on the stand.

  3. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Bankman-Fried to testify in fraud trial after ex-colleagues turned on him (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    NEW YORK — Sam Bankman-Fried plans to testify in his own defense at his criminal fraud trial, after his closest associates blamed the former billionaire for the collapse last November

  4. Rolling Stone

    Sam Bankman-Fried Will Testify at His Fraud Trial (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Sam Bankman-Fried will take the stand and testify at his own fraud trial tied to the collapse of his crypto exchange, FTX.

  5. Politico

    Bankman-Fried to testify in criminal fraud trial (opens Politico)

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    Prosecutors have charged Bankman-Fried with stealing billions from customers and investors to finance real estate purchases, startup investments and political donations.

  6. New York Times

    Sam Bankman-Fried Set to Testify at His Fraud Trial (opens New York Times)

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    The FTX founder’s plan to take the witness stand sets up a dramatic few days of testimony at the federal courthouse in Manhattan.

  7. New York Post

    Sam Bankman-Fried will testify in his own defense at NYC fraud trial: lawyer (opens New York Post)

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    Fallen crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried plans to testify in his own defense at his fraud trial, his attorney revealed Wednesday.

  8. Wyoming Public Media

    Sam Bankman-Fried will testify in his defense in what may be the gamble of his life (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    The former FTX CEO, who is accused of orchestrating one of the largest financial frauds in history, plans to testify in his own criminal trial in a major gamble to avoid prison time.

  9. WHEC Rochester

    Sam Bankman-Fried plans to testify at his New York fraud trial, his lawyer says (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    A lawyer for Sam Bankman-Fried says the FTX founder plans to testify at his fraud trial. Attorney Mark Cohen said during a conference call between lawyers and the Manhattan federal court judge on Wednesday that Bankman-Fried will take the stand after three other defense witnesses testify beginning T…

  10. Fortune

    Sam Bankman-Fried’s attorneys confirm he will take the stand in his own defense (opens Fortune)

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    His lawyers confirmed that the disgraced crypto founder will testify at a hearing on Wednesday.

  11. ABC 7 Chicago

    Sam Bankman-Fried will testify in his own defense, lawyers say (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    Sam Bankman-Fried is expected to testify as soon as Thursday in his own defense, his lawyers signaled during a telephone hearing Wednesday.

  12. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Sam Bankman-Fried to testify in FTX fraud trial, attorney says (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    The maneuver puts Bankman-Fried on the stand to tell the story from his own perspective, but also opens him up to examination by federal prosecutors.

  13. Wall Street Journal

    Sam Bankman-Fried Could Take the Rare Step of Testifying (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    Sam Bankman-Fried could testify at his fraud trial as soon as Thursday, but taking the stand has proven perilous for past white-collar defendants.

  14. Insider

    Sam Bankman-Fried will testify in criminal trial over FTX's collapse, his lawyer says (opens Insider)

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    If Sam Bankman-Fried lies on the witness stand before being found guilty, the judge could give him an even greater prison sentence.

  15. The Oregonian

    Sam Bankman-Fried to testify in FTX fraud trial, lawyer says (opens The Oregonian)

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    Bankman-Fried, 31, has pleaded not guilty to charges that he looted the financial accounts of his customers and investors.

  16. Slate Magazine

    Why Is Sam Bankman-Fried Testifying? There Could Only Be One Reason. (opens Slate Magazine)

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    It’s not like much else seems to have worked.

  17. Insider

    Sam Bankman-Fried takes the stand to testify — but the judge wants to know what he's going to say before he allows a jury to hear it (opens Insider)

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    Sam Bankman-Fried took the witness stand after days of testimony from members of his inner circle, including his ex-girlfriend.

  18. Bloomberg

    Sam Bankman-Fried Needs to Testify Twice: To Judge, Then to Jury (opens Bloomberg)

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    Sam Bankman-Fried struggled on the witness stand in a rare dress rehearsal of what he wants to tell the jury in his trial, the first time in months the world has heard from the former King of Crypto as he attempts to defend the fraud charges against him.

  19. Fortune

    Sam Bankman-Fried set to take the stand at his criminal trial later today (opens Fortune)

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    Defendants typically choose not to testify at their own trial—but this is SBF.

  20. Insider

    Judge blasts Sam Bankman-Fried for 'interesting' answers on the witness stand to questions about using FTX customer funds (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Sam Bankman-Fried apologized from the witness stand 11 times during a highly unusual hearing without any jurors.

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