Scaramucci claims that Sam Bankman-Fried is unable to “outfox” prosecutors.
When it comes to Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried testifying in his criminal trial, Anthony Scaramucci is decidedly pessimistic, foreseeing a perilous path ahead for the FTX co-founder. Scaramucci believes that SBF’s decision to take the stand is a grave error, as he predicts that government prosecutors will subject him to relentless scrutiny and dismantle his defense. In an interview on October 25th, during CNBC’s Last Call, Scaramucci voiced his concerns, stating that the Department of Justice prosecutors will exploit every opportunity to highlight the inconsistencies in Bankman-Fried’s statements. Scaramucci’s conviction is that these contradictions will inevitably lead to an extended prison sentence for the beleaguered co-founder. In Scaramucci’s view, there’s no escape for SBF; he may have illusions of outsmarting the prosecutors, but they are seasoned professionals in this field. The former perception of Bankman-Fried as a benevolent and ...