US Objects to Bankman-Fried Lawyers' Jury Questions, Calls Them 'Intrusive'

US Government objects to 9 proposed juror questions from Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyers, calling them "unnecessarily intrusive"
Questions aimed to determine if jurors formed opinions on Bankman-Fried or his companies
Prosecutors say questions counter the purpose of ensuring an impartial jury
Bankman-Fried awaits trial related to FTX collapse, accused of mishandling billions in customer funds
Judge considering pushing back trial date so Bankman-Fried has more time to review evidence

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9/12/2023

Bankman-Fried Lawyers Seek Jury Vetting on Crypto Ties As FTX Fraud Trial Kicks Off

Sam Bankman-Fried's defense team and the DOJ have proposed jury questions to identify potential jurors' familiarity with the case, crypto, and effective altruism, as well as their opinions on political donations and the legal system, ahead of the FTX founder's trial on criminal charges.

9/12/2023

DOJ Seeks to Block All of Bankman-Fried's Proposed Expert Witnesses in FTX Trial

The U.S. Department of Justice is accused by defense attorneys of preventing FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried from having a fair trial by attempting to disqualify proposed expert witness testimony, according to a filing.

9/30/2023

Defense Objects to DOJ's Proposed Jury Questionnaire in Bankman-Fried Trial, Says It Risks Biasing Jurors

The defense team of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried argues that some proposed juror questions from the U.S. Department of Justice could bias potential jurors and prejudice them against Bankman-Fried before the trial, as they fail to disclose potential juror bias and present allegations in a prejudicial manner. Specifically, the defense objects to the omission of the word "allegedly" when describing the crimes and questions that may not reveal predisposition in favor of prosecutors or against Bankman-Fried due to personal experiences with crypto or law enforcement encounters.

9/30/2023

Bankman-Fried Lawyer Objects to Proposed Jury Questions That Presume Guilt in FTX Fraud Case

The lawyer representing Sam Bankman-Fried, former CEO of FTX exchange, argues that the proposed jury questions for his upcoming fraud trial are biased and presume his guilt in fraud and money laundering.

10/1/2023

Bankman-Fried's Public Comments Raise Risks Ahead of Fraud Trial for Collapsed Crypto Empire

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's upcoming fraud trial raises concerns due to his excessive and outspoken behavior, which experts believe could be risky and detrimental to his case.

10/2/2023

Bankman-Fried Defense Seeks Clarity on Allowed Arguments Before FTX Trial Begins

Sam Bankman-Fried's defense team seeks clarification from the U.S. judge overseeing his case on various arguments they can present, including whether FTX's lack of U.S. regulation, potential recoveries for FTX creditors, and Bankman-Fried's philanthropy can be mentioned, following the judge's decision to block certain arguments made by the defense.

10/3/2023

SBF Faces Fraud Charges as Prosecutors Aim to Prove He Misled Public About FTX's Collapse

Former crypto executive Sam Bankman-Fried's interviews and leaked notepad reveal his claims of ignorance regarding the operations at Alameda and FTX, while prosecutors aim to prove the opposite in his trial for wire fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud.

10/4/2023

Jury Selection Complete for Bankman-Fried Fraud Trial; Crypto Industry Awaits Verdict

The jury has been selected for the criminal trial of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, with individuals from various occupations including a physician's assistant and a librarian, who will determine his fate in a case that has become a trial of the whole crypto industry.

10/9/2023

Prosecutors Seek to Exclude Evidence of SBF's $500M Anthropic Investment in FTX Fraud Case

The U.S. Department of Justice has requested that evidence or arguments related to the value of investments made by FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, including the $500 million investment in Anthropic, be excluded from the ongoing trial.

10/16/2023

Bankman-Fried Lawyers Seek Wider Questioning to Counter Prosecution Witnesses

Lawyers for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried are seeking to expand their questioning of government witnesses in order to strengthen their defense theories and prevent further damage to their client's image, as his trial enters its third week. They are also attempting to argue that FTX complied with its own terms of service to counter accusations of fraud. Meanwhile, prosecutors assert that Bankman-Fried misused client funds and repeatedly misrepresented FTX's handling of them.