Attorney and crypto advocate John Deaton criticizes supporters of former FTX CEO Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried during his ongoing trials related to the collapse of their crypto venture.

In an X (formerly Twitter) post, Deaton said that those characterizing SBF as a well-intentioned individual who made errors are unfit to manage people’s finances. He suggested that such sympathizers should not be considered for interviews with prominent television shows like CBS’s 60 Minutes.

A divide has emerged within the crypto community, with some deeply concerned about SBF’s alleged investor fraud charges while others attempt to portray him positively in the media. Even after FTX’s bankruptcy filing, SBF continued to participate in interviews and was often depicted as a crypto hero, sparking backlash from the Web3 community.

People who believe SBFraud is a “good guy” who made “mistakes”, and FTX grew too fast and it all got away from him, should NEVER be in charge of other people’s money, and certainly, should never be interviewed by @60Minutes or any other news outlet. And yes, his parents are …

— John E Deaton (@JohnEDeaton1) October 7, 2023

Cointelegraph is covering Bankman-Fried’s trial on the ground as the former FTX CEO faces seven counts of conspiracy and fraud.

Related: Sam Bankman-Fried goes on trial: A week in review

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