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Jury selection begins in fraud trial of FTX founder

Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, on the newest of 2 developments

NEW YORK -- Jury selection began Tuesday in the fraud trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried after a prosecutor revealed that no discussions about a potential plea agreement took place in the 10 months since the cryptocurrency executive was arrested and brought to the United States.

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  1. Former crypto star Sam Bankman-Fried faces US trial

    Headline from Digital Journal ·

  2. Newest

    Jury selection begins in fraud trial of FTX founder

    Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette ·

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  1. Investopedia

    What To Expect At Sam Bankman-Fried's Trial Starting Next Week (opens Investopedia)

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    Investopedia's feed description

    FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried's trial starts next week, as the former darling of the crypto industry faces charges of fraud and conspiracy.

  2. Digital Journal

    Former crypto star Sam Bankman-Fried faces US trial (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Sam Bankman-Fried, once the most respected face of crypto currency, goes on trial Tuesday in federal court facing seven counts of fraud that could see him

  3. Rolling Stone

    How Sam Bankman-Fried Crashed and Burned Ahead of His Criminal Trial (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    The disgraced FTX founder faces seven counts related to fraud, conspiracy to commit fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Here’s what to know about next week’s trial

  4. Fortune

    Sam Bankman-Fried’s day in court is nearly here. Who are the key players in the blockbuster trial of the former CEO of FTX? (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    From Bankman-Fried to his parents, Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried, to U.S. Attorney Damian Williams, meet the cast of the crypto news event of the decade.

  5. NBC News

    Trial of former FTX head Sam Bankman-Fried set to begin Tuesday (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Bankman-Fried, who once promoted himself as the ethical face of cryptocurrencies, faces multiple fraud and money laundering charges.

  6. ABC 7 New York

    FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried's trial begins Tuesday with jury selection (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    For a while, Sam Bankman-Fried tried to convince politicians and the public that he was the next J.P. Morgan. Now, he has to convince a jury that he wasn't, in reality, the next Bernie Madoff.

  7. Al Jazeera

    What is FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial about? (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Bankman-Fried, who had his bail revoked in August, faces multiple charges of money laundering and fraud.

  8. WMUR

    Sam Bankman-Fried must now convince a jury that the former crypto king was not a crook (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    The trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the failed cryptocurrency brokerage FTX, will begin Tuesday with jury selection.

  9. Deutsche Welle

    FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried on trial: All you need to know – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    The trial of the former cryptocurrency billionaire is set to kick off in New York City. Sam Bankman-Fried faces charges of fraud and conspiracy tied to the bankruptcy of his cryptocurrency exchange FTX.

  10. Wall Street Journal

    FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial: How Did We Get Here? (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    Wall Street Journal's feed description

    Prosecutors view it as one of the largest financial-fraud cases in U.S. history.

  11. CBS News

    Sam Bankman-Fried set to face trial after spectacular crash of crypto exchange FTX (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Former crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried faces a prison term of more than 100 years if he's convicted of fraud and money-laundering charges.

  12. Insider

    Sam Bankman-Fried case: The FTX criminal fraud trial begins this week. Here's everything you need to know. (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud trial for the collapse of crypto exchange FTX starts Oct. 3. Unclear if SBF will testify but Caroline Ellison is expected to.

  13. The Guardian

    From crypto to court: what to know about Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The hearing for the former cryptocurrency whiz over fraud, political donations and the collapse of FTX starts on Tuesday

  14. Washington Examiner

    Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried trial to start Tuesday in NYC (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Sam Bankman-Fried’s highly anticipated trial is set to begin on Tuesday and will be closely followed by the cryptocurrency world.

  15. New York Times

    What to Know About Sam Bankman-Fried’s Fraud Trial (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    Mr. Bankman-Fried is accused of orchestrating a vast scheme to siphon billions of dollars of FTX customer money.

  16. KTVZ Bend

    Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial has started. Here’s what you need to know (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — The trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, a onetime crypto billionaire who stands accused of orchestrating a multibillion-dollar fraud, kicked off Tuesday in federal court in Manhattan.

  17. Anchorage Daily News

    Jury selection begins in trial of fallen cryptocurrency mogul Sam Bankman-Fried (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    Once a billionaire, the 31-year-old crypto mogul faces the possibility of a long prison term if convicted at a trial projected to last up to six weeks.

  18. Voice of America

    Jury Selection Underway in Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX Fraud Trial (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    Former cryptocurrency manager is charged with fraud and conspiracy

  19. Digital Journal

    US fraud trial of disgraced crypto star Sam Bankman-Fried begins (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    The trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of one of the cryptocurrency industry's biggest exchanges, begins on Tuesday.

  20. The Guardian

    Trial of former cryptocurrency star Sam Bankman-Fried to start in Manhattan (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The ex-CEO and founder of FTX is facing seven conspiracy and fraud counts for allegedly siphoning investors’ money

  21. Wyoming Public Media

    FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's trial is about to start. Here's what you need to know (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Wyoming Public Media's feed description

    Sam Bankman-Fried faces seven criminal charges, including for defrauding investors. His blockbuster trial is set to begin on Tuesday, and he could face an over 100-year prison term if convicted.

  22. Fortune

    Historic Sam Bankman-Fried trial commences in New York (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    Today the prosecution and defense will narrow down the group of jurors who will decide the fate of the founder of FTX.

  23. PBS NewsHour

    Jury selection begins in trial of fallen FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    Jury selection started Tuesday morning after a prosecutor revealed that the 31-year-old crypto executive was not offered any plea deals, and there were no discussions about a possible plea since his arrest last December.

  24. Green Field Reporter

    Jury selection to begin in trial of fallen cryptocurrency mogul Sam Bankman-Fried - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — Sam Bankman-Fried, a tech wunderkind who once promoted his FTX digital coin exchange as a safe way for regular people to get into cryptocurrency, faces the start of a criminal trial over allegations that he cheated thousands of customers.

  25. The Times of Israel

    Trial of disgraced crypto star Bankman-Fried kicks off in NYC (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    Proceeding's first day devoted to jury selection for case set to last six weeks, with ex-FTX CEO facing more than 100 years behind bars if he is found guilty on all charges

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