"Former friends turn foes: Inside the explosive trial of Sam Bankman-Fried"

In the criminal trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, former friends and associates have testified against him, implicating him in the scheme to take customer funds from his cryptocurrency exchange, FTX. Bankman-Fried's defense attorneys have argued that the collapse of FTX was complicated and that he didn't know everything, suggesting that his ex-friends who pleaded guilty are seeking lighter sentences. However, the testimonies of Bankman-Fried's former lieutenants have contradicted these claims, stating that Bankman-Fried directed them to take customer money and make irresponsible decisions. The defense attorneys face the challenge of convincing jurors that Bankman-Fried was unaware of any wrongdoing. The trial is expected to conclude soon.