How Binance's CEO outwitted Bankman-Fried, and helped topple FTX "CZ" appears to have laid a trap for Bankman-Fried in a transaction between the men that preceded FTX's collapse. Fortune · Oct 5, 2023
Taylor Swift was lauded for dodging an FTX sponsorship. Michael Lewis’s latest book says that isn’t the full story T-Swift's team reportedly signed the deal but SBF dragged his feet. Fortune · Oct 4, 2023
Steve Cohen’s Mets flop while Orioles win with new breed of Moneyball The 2023 Major League Baseball regular season marks the 20th anniversary of the publication of Moneyball, Michael Lewis’ landmark book on how the Oakland Athletics used statistical analysis to build a winning team on the cheap. The Times of India · Oct 4, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried is known for T-shirts and cargo shorts. A defense lawyer explains why his glow-up matters to a jury The disgraced FTX founder faces life in prison if convicted on all counts. Fortune · Oct 3, 2023
Star author Michael Lewis blasted for kid glove treatment of Sam Bankman-Fried Lewis is the best business journalist of his generation—but his failure to see through Bankman-Fried could long damage his reputation. Fortune · Oct 3, 2023
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's trial is about to start. Here's what you need to know Sam Bankman-Fried faces seven criminal charges, including for defrauding investors. His blockbuster trial is set to begin on Tuesday, and he could face an over 100-year prison term if convicted. WEKU · Oct 3, 2023
The insider: how Michael Lewis got a backstage pass for the fall of Sam Bankman-Fried The long read: As author of The Big Short and Moneyball, Michael Lewis is perhaps the most celebrated chronicler of his generation. Now he delivers an astonishing portrait of the fallen crypto billionaire. But did he get too close? The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried on trial: Fallen crypto king faces 110 years in prison for alleged FTX fraud SBF will have to convince a jury that he was ‘just a kid moving too fast in a young industry’ and had no intent to defraud investors in the FTX crypto exchange, a legal expert tells Bevan Hurley ahead of fraud trial in Manhattan The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried weighed paying Trump $5bn to stay out of 2024 race, author claims ‘Sam was not sure that number came directly from Trump,’ author Michael Lewis said The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023
Anna Wintour’s people told Bankman-Fried he would ‘never step foot in fashion’ after he blew off the Met Gala The "Vogue" editor isn’t the only person the former CEO of FTX blew off during his reign as crypto wunderkind, according to an excerpt of Michael Lewis’s new book. Fortune · Oct 2, 2023
Bankman-Fried agreed to pay Tom Brady $55M for 20 minutes of his time—and Gisele $20M SBF’s multimillion-dollar payment to Brady later developed into a friendship, according to author Michael Lewis. Fortune · Oct 2, 2023
Apple’s $5 million book payment shows Sam Bankman-Fried is big business Hollywood's interest in grifter tales and celebrity criminals doesn't seem to be in decline. Fortune · Sep 8, 2023
New Commanders ownership has reignited the debate over the NFL team's old name It was noticeable when new Washington Commanders owners Josh Harris and Magic Johnson referred to the old Redskins name in their introductory news conference The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023
Amid The Blind Side Controversy, The Studio Has Finally Released A Statement Alcon Entertainment, the studio that produced The Blind Side, has shared its thoughts on Michael Oher's recent lawsuit. Cinemablend · Aug 24, 2023
WEKU · Aug 18, 2023 After 19 years, the Tuohys say they plan to terminate Michael Oher's conservatorship Lawyers for Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy say the couple intends to end their conservatorship for Oher, a former NFL offensive lineman and the inspiration behind the 2009 film, The Blind Side.
The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023 Agreement central to a public dispute between Michael Oher and the Tuohys is being questioned A court agreement signed by Michael Oher when he was 18 that allowed a Memphis couple to make medical and financial decisions for him is under scrutiny
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023 The Blind Side author speaks out amid Michael Oher lawsuit Former NFL star, whose story inspired the 2009 Sandra Bullock-led sports drama, is suing the real-life Tuohy family
The Guardian - US · Aug 17, 2023 Michael Lewis says Hollywood is to blame for Blind Side adoption row Michael Lewis, the author of The Blind Side, has defended the family at the heart of the book over allegations they deceived former NFL player Michael Oher.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 17, 2023 Tuohys are prepared to end conservatorship for Michael Oher Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy intend to enter into a consent order to end the conservatorship, their lawyers said.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 17, 2023 ‘Blind Side’ Author Weighs in on Michael Oher-Tuohy Family Controversy The former NFL offensive lineman alleged in a court document that the family never officially adopted him and withheld money from him.
Salon · Aug 16, 2023 Is "The Blind Side" a lie? Sandra Bullock won an Oscar for the uplifting football film, but allegations raise questions about its authenticity
The Guardian - US · Aug 16, 2023 The Blind Side’s white savior tale was always built on shaky ground The main figures in the Oscar-winning movie are embroiled in an ugly legal dispute. But the story never sat comfortably with many observers
The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023 The Blind Side star Quinton Aaron responds to Michael Oher lawsuit Aaron portrayed NFL star Oher in the Oscar-winning 2009 film
The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023 The Blind Side debunked: How Michael Oher’s inspiring rags-to-riches story fell to pieces The Blind Side, for a time, tiptoed on the edge of becoming a tried-and-true American fairytale in the family film canon. But the real-life football hero at its centre has alleged it was all based on a house of cards – in heartbreaking court filings claiming deception and devastation. Sheila…
WEKU · Aug 16, 2023 Tuohy family responds to Michael Oher's allegations of his false adoption In court documents filed in a Tennessee probate court, Oher alleged that the Tuohys convinced him to sign documents that agreed to a conservatorship in 2004.