Watson played a crucial role in deceiving investors through inflated revenue claims and orchestrating deception talks, highlighted by his monitoring of a co-founder's impersonation of a YouTube executive.
The exceptional degree of dishonesty in this case was underscored by US district judge Eric Komitee, who noted Watson's miscalibrated ability to distinguish fact from fiction.
Watson framed his defense by suggesting that he was unfairly targeted for prosecution as a Black entrepreneur in a predominantly White Silicon Valley, emphasizing the challenges he faced.
Despite the accusations, Watson expressed his deep attachment to Ozy Media, mentioning the sacrifices he made, including a modest salary and financial commitments to his home.
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