Cox defense focuses on character: Five supporters praise the man they've known for years, doubt he could be dishonest

Cox defense focuses on character: Five supporters praise the man they've known for years, doubt he could be dishonest

When Michael Gross – who’s defending Michael Cox in the Ferrum Capital federal fraud trial – made his opening argument last Monday, he said when the jury hears from people on Cox’s witness list, “You’ll find him not guilty on all four counts.” Cox and Joshua Allen are the cofounders of Ferrum. They’re accused of conspiracy and wire fraud. Monday morning the jury heard from five witnesses: Two who worked with Cox. A woman who praised Cox for hel…