Caroline Ellison says FTX's Bankman-Fried led her to "lie and steal"
In emotional testimony, Sam Bankman-Fried's former girlfriend blamed the FTX co-founder for justifying illegal activity.
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Key witness testifies against FTX founder
Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison, the government's star witness against Sam Bankman-Fried, took the stand Tuesday and said the former crypto boss directed her to commit crimes. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett was in the courtroom and joins to break down the day's proceedings.
Sam Bankman-Fried "directed me" to commit fraud, ex-girlfriend says
Caroline Ellison takes the stand to testify against the former FTX co-founder as the high-profile case enters a second week.
Sam Bankman-Fried directed financial crimes, FTX co-founder testifies
Gary Wang returned to the witness stand on Friday to testify against fellow co-founder of cryptocurrency exchange.
Sam Bankman-Fried's defense in fraud trial
Witness testimony resumes Thursday in the criminal fraud trial of Sam Bankman-Fried after the prosecution and defense laid out their opening statements Wednesday. The former CEO of crypto exchange FTX is accused of stealing billions of dollars from customers for his own personal use. He pleaded not guilty back in March. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe has more.
Possible witnesses at Bankman-Fried trial
Some of Sam Bankman-Fried's former co-workers at FTX are expected to testify against him at his fraud trial. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman explains the latest on the case.
Sam Bankman-Fried stole at least $10 billion, prosecutors say in fraud trial
Former FTX employee and "longtime" friend of Sam Bankman-Fried said he quit the crypto exchange after allegations that customer funds had been misused.
The rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried
Lawyers for Sam Bankman-Fried delivered opening statements in his criminal trial Wednesday. Prosecutors have accused the former FTX CEO of misusing billions of dollars in customer funds. Author Michael Lewis joins CBS News to discuss his new book, "Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon," which takes an in-depth look at the rise and fall of Bankman-Fried.
10/1/2023: Attorney General; The Rise and Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried
First, Merrick Garland on the independence of Trump and Hunter Biden investigations.Then, Michael Lewis’ new book on Sam Bankman-Fried.
Sam Bankman-Fried trial begins
Jury selection is underway for the highly anticipated trial of former crypto executive Sam Bankman-Fried, who rose to the top of the cryptocurrency world before his company, FTX, collapsed. He's now accused of defrauding investors and consumers out of billions of dollars. He has pleaded not guilty. CBS News correspondent Elaine Quijano has more.
Michael Lewis’ new book on Sam Bankman-Fried
Author Michael Lewis met with FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried more than 100 times. Lewis breaks down the crypto superstar’s rise and fall in his new book, “Going Infinite.”
Michael Lewis talks new book, FTX collapse
Best-selling author Michael Lewis joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new book, "Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon," which tracks the growth and collapse of cryptocurrency firms founded by Sam Bankman-Fried, who is facing trial this week on fraud charges.
Michael Lewis breaks down Sam Bankman-Fried's rise, fall
Author Michael Lewis spent countless hours with FTX founder and alleged fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried. He details the cryptocurrency wunderkind's rise and fall in his new book, "Going Infinite."
Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX at center of new Michael Lewis book "Going Infinite"
Author Michael Lewis met with FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried more than 100 times. Lewis breaks down the crypto superstar's rise and fall in his new book, "Going Infinite."
The Rise and Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Ahead of the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, 60 Minutes correspondent Jon Wertheim sits down with author and journalist Michael Lewis who had a first-hand look at the rise and fall of the crypto wunderkind.
Jailed Sam Bankman-Fried needs proper vegan diet to prepare for trial, lawyers say
The FTX founder needs proper access to computers, Adderall and a better vegan diet, his attorneys claim.
The case against Sam Bankman-Fried
In a 70-page court filing, prosecutors say they'll use testimony from collapsed cryptocurrency company FTX's former top executives against founder Sam Bankman-Fried at his trial this October. Bankman-Fried was arrested in December and is accused of leading a scheme to use customer deposits to fund real estate purchases and donations to charities and politicians. Brady Dale, a crypto reporter with Axios, joined CBS News to discuss.
Shaquille O'Neal served in FTX lawsuit, lawyers say
Attorneys had been given a deadline of Monday to serve O'Neal, who they claimed had been avoiding service for several months.
Shaq can't be served electronically in FTX class-action lawsuit, judge rules
Attorneys allege O'Neal has been dodging being served for months, and that a process server "was sent an ominous and threatening text message by O'Neal or someone acting on his behalf."
FTX founder pleads not guilty to bribery and other new charges
Sam Bankman-Fried now faces 13 federal charges, including allegations he offered millions in bribes to a Chinese official.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried hit with new fraud charges
Prosecutors unveiled securities fraud and other fresh charges against the former cryptocurrency mogul.
Top Republican calls FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried a "world-class sociopath"
The new chairman of the House Financial Services Committee said on "The Takeout" this week that Bankman-Fried has "proven himself to be untrustworthy by his actions," and "no word he utters should be believed."
Feds seize over $170 million in cash accounts linked to Sam Bankman-Fried
They also seized 55.27 million shares of Robinhood stock currently valued at about $526 million.
Judge terminates FTX naming rights deal for Miami Heat arena
Miami-Dade County owns the arena and negotiated what was to be a 19-year, $135 million naming rights deal with FTX back in 2021.
FTX founder pleads not guilty to fraud
Disgraced crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried pleaded not guilty to a slew of charges related to his defunct cryptocurrency exchange in federal court in Manhattan. Michael Parker, head of the anti-money-laundering and sanctions practice at Ferrari and Associates, joins CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss the details of SBF's case.
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