The High-Stakes Trial of Sam Bankman-Fried Begins: What to Expect

What will happen during Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial? Nik De, and Sam Enzer weigh in.

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Posted October 3, 2023 at 10:54 am EST.

As the blockbuster trial of FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried begins, legal experts share their thoughts on:

What are the odds of him being found guilty on all charges?
How crucial is jury selection and how will crypto knowledge play a role?
Whether key witnesses, like former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison, could tip the scale.
And, will Sam Bankman-Fried testify, despite it being a risky defense tactic?

Nik De, CoinDesk’s managing editor for global policy and regulation, and Sam Enzer, partner at Cahill Gordon & Reindel, weigh in.

Stay tuned for our in-depth coverage of the trial. Thanks for watching, and keep an eye on our platforms for updates.