The trial of Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) reached a critical point as both the prosecution and defense presented their closing arguments to the jury. The prosecution portrayed SBF as a serial liar motivated by greed, accusing him of knowingly misappropriating billions in customer deposits. They emphasized the weight of the evidence presented throughout the trial and highlighted SBF’s questionable financial decisions. The defense, on the other hand, argued that the government’s portrayal of SBF was unfair and untrue. They claimed that his actions were a result of business mistakes rather than criminal intent. The defense urged the jury to recognize the distinction and emphasized that poor business decisions do not equate to criminal acts. The trial is expected to conclude soon, with the jury deliberating and reaching a verdict within a day or two. If convicted, SBF faces serious charges including wire fraud, securities fraud, and money laundering, which could result in a potential life sentence.

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