Photos show Caroline Ellison entering and leaving the courthouse at ex-boyfriend Sam Bankman-Fried's trial

Jordan HartJan 13, 2024, 09:52 IST

Caroline Ellison arrived on Tuesday to begin her testimony against ex-boyfriend and onetime FTX head Sam Bankman-Fried.Spencer Platt/Getty Images

Caroline Ellison's first recent public appearance was Sam Bankman-Fried's criminal trial this week.
Ellison wore baseball caps and sunglasses as part of her outfits outside the courthouse.

Caroline Ellison attended Sam Bankman-Fried's trial on Tuesday in New York — her first public appearance since her high-profile ex-boyfriend fell from grace.

Ellison, the former CEO of Bankman-Fried's company Alameda Research, testified against him in his criminal trial on Tuesday. Prior to the appearance, Ellison had all but disappeared from the public eye amid scrutiny and her own legal woes.

She attended the trial again on Wednesday after taking the witness stand the day prior to share details about her relationship with Bankman-Fried and his business dealings.

"The whole time we were dating, he was also my boss, so that created some awkward situations," Ellison said on Tuesday.

On her way into the courtroom, Ellison sported sunglasses and an unbranded blue hat.

Caroline Ellison testified in court on Tuesday in New York. She carried a thermos with her — and had on a backpack.REUTERS

Ellison wore a mauve dress paired with dark stockings to court on Tuesday.

Ellison spilled the tea on her personal and professional relationship with Bankman-Fried.Cheney Orr/Reuters

She kept her hat and glasses on while entering the building, but her accessories like sunglasses were gone when she exited.

Ellison wore little to no jewelry as part of her in-court style.Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images

Ellison bucked the traditional briefcase or leather satchel for court, and opted for a backpack.

Bankman-Fried's former girlfriend carried her thermos through security at Manhattan Federal Court.BRYAN R. SMITH

She ended her day of testifying on Tuesday by making a panicked mistake outside the courthouse.

Caroline Ellison testified for two days at the criminal trial of SBF. Here, she realizes she's apparently gotten into the wrong car.Eduardo Munoz Alvarez

On Wednesday, Ellison decided against pants once again.

Ellison agreed to cooperate with prosecutors after pleading guilty to fraud charges brought against her in 2022.Spencer Platt/Getty Images

The former Alameda Research CEO wore the same red-framed sunglasses and a different unbranded baseball cap on Wednesday.

Her look is reminiscent of other tech CEO's who opt for casual baseball caps and shades during public opinions.Spencer Platt

Ellison left her sporty grey backpack behind on Wednesday and chose a brown leather one instead.

Her rustic bag choice was paired with a black skirt and pantyhose.Brendan McDermid/Reuters

Still no flashy jewelry or watches from Ellison in her first public appearance in months.

Ellison worried that her choice to join Alameda Research was a huge mistake.Brendan McDermid/Reuters

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