Sam Bankman-Fried will testify in his own defense at NYC fraud trial: lawyer
Posted on AllSides October 25th, 2023
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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.
Bankman-Fried, 31, is set to take the stand after three defense witnesses testify at in Manhattan federal court, his lawyer, Mark Cohen, said during a telephone court hearing.
His testimony could come as early as Thursday, as federal prosecutors are expected to rest their case then following a weeklong break.