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Samson Enzer, partner at Cahill Gordon & Reindel, and Greg Strong, partner at DLX Law, dissect the second week of the criminal trial of Sam Bankman-Fried. At this point, the prosecution\u2019s star witness, former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison, has testified, as well as another prominent insider, co-founder Gary Wang. Both Enzer and Strong believe that it\u2019s already over for the defense, but agree that the only thing that could turn it around is testimony from SBF himself\u2014but that runs the risk of the defendant significantly increasing his sentence.\xa0\n\nFind out how they thought the more salacious details of Ellison\u2019s testimony, concerning alleged bribes to Chinese government officials, would affect the jury, and why Enzer believes introducing that testimony may have been risky for the government.\xa0\n\nListen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or your favorite podcast platform.\nShow highlights:\n\nWhether the prosecution gave the defense any fodder for its failed entrepreneur theory\n\nHow SBF and Ellison\u2019s romantic relationship could affect the jury\u2019s deliberations\n\nThe jury\u2019s reaction to Ellison saying SBF\u2019s belief was that \u201cdon\u2019t lie, don\u2019t steal\u201d didn\u2019t fit into his philosophy of utilitarianism\xa0\n\nWhy the defense didn\u2019t object to the mention of alleged bribes to Chinese government officials the first time\n\nWhy the defense attorney complained about photos shown of SBF and his hair\n\nHow the jury might react to the testimony involving alleged Chinese government bribes, Thai prostitutes, and Saudi prince\n\nHow Ellison crying in her testimony could affect the jury\n\nWhy the defense didn\u2019t ask Ellison about not hedging\xa0\n\nWhy the cross-examination of Gary Wang was limited in its success for the defense\n\nWhat caused a moment of tension between Zac Prince and the defense\n\nWhy Greg and Sam think SBF shouldn\u2019t testify, but believe it\u2019s his only, very risky, chance\xa0\n\nIf convicted, how many years do they think SBF\u2019s prison sentence will be?\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors!\n\nCrypto.com\n\nLayerZero\n\nPopcorn Network\n\nGuests:\n\n\nSam Enzer, partner at Cahill Gordon & Reindel.\n\nPrevious appearances on Unchained:\xa0\n\nSBF Trial: How Sam Bankman-Fried\u2019s Lawyers Might Try and Win His Case\n\nSBF\u2019s Lawyers Could Be Annoying the Judge. How Might That Impact the Trial?\n\n\nGreg Strong, partner at DLx Law\n\nLinks\n\nPrevious coverage by Unchained on the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried:\n\nHow Heated Sidebars During the SBF Trial Could Impact the Jury\u2019s Decision\n\nSBF Trial, Day 1: Possible Witnesses Include FTX Insiders, Big Names in Crypto, and SBF\u2019s Family\n\nSBF Trial, Day 2: DOJ Says Sam Bankman-Fried \u2018Lied\u2019 While Defense Claims His Actions Were \u2018Reasonable\u2019\n\nSBF Trial, Day 3: Why a True Believer in FTX Flipped Once He Learned One Fact\n\nSBF Trial, Day 4: SBF\u2019s Lawyers Annoy Judge Kaplan, While Wang Reveals Alameda\u2019s Special Privileges\n\nSam Bankman-Fried Trial: Here's Everything That Happened So Far\n\nSBF Trial, Day 5: SBF's Defense Finally Found Its Legs, But Can It Counter Caroline Ellison?\n\nSBF Trial, Day 6: Caroline Ellison Recalls 'The Worst Week of My Life'\n\nSBF Trial, Day 7: In SBF Trial, Did the Defense Lose Its Opportunity With the Star Witness?\n\nSBF Trial, Day 8: Former BlockFi CEO Adds Credibility to Fraud Charges\xa0\n\nSBF\u2019s Lawyers Could Be Annoying the Judge. How Might That Impact the Trial?\n\nDid Sam Bankman-Fried Have Intent to Defraud FTX Investors?\n\nHere\u2019s How Sam Bankman-Fried\u2019s High-Stakes Trial Could Play Out\n\nSBF Trial: How Sam Bankman-Fried\u2019s Lawyers Might Try and Win His Case\n\nThe High-Stakes Trial of Sam Bankman-Fried Begins: What to Expect\n\nGo deeper into the trial:\xa0\n\nUnchained:\n\nIn the SBF Case, Elite Corruption Is What\u2019s Really on Trial\n\nCooperating Witnesses in the SBF Trial May Get Little to No Prison Time\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices