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The webpage is a TechCrunch article discussing the upcoming testimony of Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) facing seven charges related to fraud and money laundering. With the trial in its final stages, the defense team has announced that SBF will testify, which is seen as a 'Hail Mary' move by former federal prosecutor Josh Naftalis. The defense's case is expected to be as lengthy as those of SBF's former colleagues, who pleaded guilty earlier. The testimony will likely push the trial's closing beyond the initially planned date. Naftalis, who boasts a flawless conviction record from his time at the Southern District of New York, believes SBF faces a challenging task due to strong evidence, cooperating witnesses, and billions of dollars implicated in the case. However, the testimony provides SBF a chance to present his side of the story and explain his intentions.