FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Maintains Innocence, Vows to Fight Charges After Fraud Conviction

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted of fraud Thursday by a New York jury over his part in a scheme that cheated FTX customers and investors of at least $10 billion.

Counsel for the defense Mark Cohen told reporters after the trial that Mr. Bankman-Fried continues to maintain his innocence, and that he will fight the charges vigorously.