FTX founder's ex-partner claims businessman demanded 'to commit crimes' from him

At trial in New York for fraud and money laundering, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried on Tuesday faced key testimony provided by his former partner and close associate, Caroline Ellison, who claimed that the businessman demanded she "commit crimes." According to Ellison, the defendant directed her to use FTX customer funds without their knowledge to fund risky…