The Unraveling Case Against SBF
Former FTX CEO, Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried, is finally taking the stand, and the courtroom just got a whole lot more interesting. His attorney, Mark Cohen, confirmed during a recent teleconference that SBF will testify in his defense following the prosecution’s case finishing up on October 26.
Timeline of Events
In a swift turn of events, the prosecution’s case is expected to wrap up by the morning of October 26. Cohen laid out the plan: the defense will bring in three witnesses—including a Bahamas-based attorney and Joseph Pimbley, a litigation consultant. Interestingly, it seems Judge Kaplan is in a hurry, with the defense anticipated to finish within a brisk three days. I mean, who doesn’t love a fast-paced legal thriller?
Witnesses in the Spotlight
- Joseph Pimbley, Litigation Consultant
- Unnamed Attorney from the Bahamas
- Individual Testifying on FTX Employees
Kaplan estimated the defense’s case could be completed in possibly an hour, not counting SBF’s own colorful testimony. This could spark a wild courtroom drama as Bankman-Fried faces off against the prosecution’s accusations of fraudulent misrepresentation and breach of trust!
Rebuttal and Closing Arguments
As the courts take on this two-act play, prosecutors hinted at the ambiguity of whether they would need rebuttal witnesses depending on SBF’s testimony. That’s a suspenseful cliffhanger if I’ve ever seen one! We may hear those famous closing arguments before October 31, which means we’ll have a verdict by Halloween—how fitting for such a hair-raising saga!
Legal Musings from the Bench
“The jury gives its findings on factual issues in the case, without necessarily stating which party should win.
