"From Allies to Adversaries: The Explosive Courtroom Clash of Sam Bankman-Fried's Closest Friends"

The ongoing fraud trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has revealed the breakdown of his close social group, with several former friends testifying against him. Bankman-Fried is accused of orchestrating a conspiracy to divert up to $10 billion from FTX's customer accounts for personal use. At least four of his former allies, including a former lover and childhood friends, have cooperated with the government and testified against him. The trial has shed light on the personal dynamics within FTX's inner circle and the credibility of the witnesses. Bankman-Fried has pleaded not guilty to the charges.