Prosecutors Oppose FTX Founder’s Jury Questions for Fraud Trial
U.S. prosecutors are pushing back against the extensive and intrusive jury questions proposed by FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried for his upcoming fraud trial. The prosecutors argue that these questions could prolong the selection process and bias jurors in favor of the defense. Both parties recently presented their proposed questions, with some similarities regarding potential connections to individuals involved in the case or preconceived opinions about the outcome.
“The defendant’s proposed voir dire contains numerous unnecessary and time-consuming questions, often soliciting open-ended discussion, as well as questions that are repetitive, prejudicial, and argumentative.”
Prosecutors from the Southern District of New York
The prosecution specifically takes issue with SBF’s questions about jurors disregarding previous media coverage of the case, deeming them “unnecessarily intrusive.” They emphasize that having prior knowledge of the case doesn’t automatically disqualify a potential juror.
Judge Denies Requests for Temporary Release
Despite seeking leniency from the court to facilitate trial preparations, SBF’s requests for temporary release have been denied by Judge Kaplan. The judge also clarified that SBF doesn’t have the right to access every piece of evidence against him. SBF’s legal team argued that the last-minute addition of millions of pages of evidence hampers his chances of a fair trial and restricts his ability to adequately prepare his defense.
Hot Take: Prosecutors Challenge Jury Questions in FTX Founder’s Fraud Trial
The ongoing legal battle between FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried and U.S. prosecutors has taken another turn as prosecutors oppose the extensive jury questions proposed by SBF. They argue that these questions are unnecessary, time-consuming, and could potentially bias the jurors. While both parties presented their proposed questions, the prosecution specifically criticizes SBF’s inquiries about jurors’ ability to disregard media coverage. Meanwhile, SBF’s requests for temporary release to aid in trial preparations have been denied by the judge overseeing the case. This development adds to the challenges faced by SBF and his legal team as they navigate the upcoming fraud trial.
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