The first day of the Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) trial ended without a final jury being selected, and the process will continue for another day.
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York plans to choose 12 jurors and six alternates through the process, which is expected to conclude on Oct. 4.
Judge Lewis Kaplan dismissed several potential jurors on Oct. 3 due to conflicts of interest and other reasons. Many potential jurors said they or their family members had suffered financial losses in the cryptocurrency market.
The selection process, known as voir dire, has raised various topics, from personal beliefs to financial hardships that might impact potential jurors’ ability to serve. Assistant U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon named several potential witnesses and individuals connected to the case, highlighting the extensive reach of the investigation.
It remains uncertain if SBF will testify, although he has previously declared his innocence. The trial is anticipated to l

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