Caroline Ellison
Caroline Ellison was widely considered the most important witness of the trial. But the defense line of questioning switched from topic to topic without a clear narrative.
  • Sam Bankman-Fried's defense attorneys have yet to demonstrate a clear strategy.
  • Their cross of Caroline Ellison, arguably the biggest witness in the case, was noticeably repetitive.
  • Ellison's testimony got more interesting once the lead prosecution redirected questioning after the defense.

It's been a bumpy start for disgraced crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried's defense team.