SBF Trial Kicks Off with Media Frenzy as Jury Selection Begins

Media circus on first day of SBF trial with crowds of journalists, influencers, skeptics outside courthouse

Judge Kaplan explained case and charges against SBF to potential jurors

SBF appeared in ill-fitting suit with short haircut, sat quietly typing on laptop

Judge read list of potential witnesses including Caroline Ellison, Gary Wang, Anthony Scaramucci

Jury selection continued into second day, opening statements to follow