Sam Bankman-Fried, former CEO of FTX, is currently facing criminal trial. On October 4th, jury selection was completed with 12 jurors and 6 alternates. The jury selection process was rigorous and the potential jurors had diverse backgrounds. If found guilty, Bankman-Fried could face a sentence of more than 100 years in prison. The defense team has made numerous pre-trial requests, challenging certain rulings and seeking clarification on others. These requests include considerations about evidence related to FTX’s regulation in the U.S., as well as the inclusion of SBF’s charitable activities. The defense has argued that FTX’s downfall in 2022 can be attributed to an uncertain regulatory landscape, misguided legal advice, and honest errors, rather than fraudulent activities. However, prosecutors have argued that Bankman-Fried allegedly violated prohibitions on misappropriation of customer assets. The trial is expected to last for up to six weeks and is garnering worldwide attention for its potential implications on the cryptocurrency sector. The developments in the case are sure to be closely watched by stakeholders across various industries.

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Geography	North America
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Relevance Score	8
People	Inner City Press, Sam Bankman-Fried, Defense Team, SBF, Prosecutors
Companies	U.S., Inner City Press, FTX, misappropriation, Wikimedia
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