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Sam Bankman-Fried’s defense counsel, David Mills, has described the case against the fallen crypto mogul as “almost impossible to win.” Mills cited the prosecution’s strong lineup of witnesses, including FTX insiders, as a significant factor that tilted the case against Bankman-Fried. Despite Mills proposing a defense strategy that involved acknowledging the allegations against his client, Bankman-Fried struggled to accept this approach and frequently strayed from the prearranged defense strategy during cross-examination. Bankman-Fried was ultimately found guilty on all seven counts and faces a potential prison sentence of over 100 years. While the possibility of an appeal has been debated, Bankman-Fried’s lead counsel has stated that no post-trial motions will be filed. Bankman-Fried also faces a second trial in March on charges of bank fraud and bribery.