US prosecutors submit proposed instructions for Sam Bankman-Fried trial
US prosecutors have submitted their proposed instructions to the jury for the upcoming trial of FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried, set to begin in October. The instructions outline how the prosecutors wish Judge Lewis Kaplan to guide the jury in Bankman-Fried’s case.
Main breakdowns:
- Prosecutors submit proposed instructions for Sam Bankman-Fried trial
- Instructions based on previous guidance from Judge Kaplan
- Detailed breakdown of charges and evidence
- Proposed guidelines for jury assessment, deliberation, and conclusion
- Final decision rests with Judge Kaplan
SBF’s bail was previously withdrawn
Bankman-Fried has been detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, since his bail was revoked on Aug. 11. Concerns over potential interference with witnesses led to his incarceration.
Key takeaway:
US prosecutors have submitted their proposed instructions for the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, outlining how they want the jury to be guided. Bankman-Fried faces multiple charges and has been detained since his bail was revoked. The final decision on the jury instructions will be made by Judge Kaplan.