FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried's Character Painted Negatively in Fraud Trial, Defense Fails to Challenge Depictions

Negative depiction claims include accusations of Bankman-Fried looting billions from FTX customers to prop up his other firm and fund political donations, to which he has pleaded not guilty.

Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX cryptocurrency exchange, is being painted negatively in his fraud case, with claims involving the misallocation of FTX customer funds to support his other firm, Alameda Research, along with exorbitant political donations. He has pleaded not guilty to these accusations.
Bankman-Fried's defense has allegedly not done much to counter these negative depictions, allegedly choosing not to challenge damaging testimony from former colleagues who have pleaded guilty and agreed to testify for the prosecution.
Aside from the fraudulent activities, Bankman-Fried has also been accused of having a confrontational and intimidating character, dismissing and belittling colleagues who dared to question company decisions.
Negative character depictions, while they don't directly prove guilt, could sway the jury against Bankman-Fried, making them more willing to convict him due to a bad impression.
The future of the case might see Bankman-Fried taking the stand himself to counter these accusations and negative character portrayals, as suggested by his lawyers.