Jury of 12 Selected for Sam Bankman-Fried Trial, Faces Challenge Grasping Complex Finance Topics

12 jurors (9 women, 3 men) ranging from 33-69 years old were selected for Sam Bankman-Fried's trial, along with 6 alternates. They include a diverse mix of professions.

Bankman-Fried appeared in court with a new haircut and suit, looking nervous. He watched the jurors closely once selected.

The jurors seemed engaged but some expressed confusion during opening arguments, likely due to the complex finance topics. Most did not take notes.

The author notes the jurors have little finance/crypto background, so the trial concepts may be challenging.

It's unclear if the jurors will grasp the technical topics, but their engagement may increase as the trial progresses.