FTX case unwinnable, says Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyer
Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyer , David Mills, calls his client the worst witness ever and emphasizes the FTX founder made the case unwinnable . In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Mills described the former FTX CEO’s trial as one of his most daunting cases yet. The case began with a personal request, as Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried, Bankman-Fried’s parents and long-time acquaintances, sought his expertise. The parents believed in their son’s innocence and needed a capable defender in his corner. Mills, acknowledging the depth of their friendship, agreed to assist without any financial compensation. You might also like: Forbes publishes ‘Under 30 Wall of Shame’ with Sam Bankman-Fried, Caroline Ellison and Martin Shkreli on list Bankman-Fried went off-script Throughout the trial, Mills witnessed Bankman-Fried’s approach in court, which often strayed from the planned defense strategy. Bankman-Fried’s responses under cross-examination, particularly wh...