DOJ And Defense Offer Final Jury Guidance In Sam Bankman-Fried's Trial

The final phase of jury instructions for Sam Bankman-Fried‘s federal criminal case is in the hands of Judge Lewis Kaplan. The judicial decision is awaited on the proposed instructions presented by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Bankman-Fried’s defense team.

As reported by CoinDesk, these instructions will guide the jury on laws concerning seven charges faced by the defendant.

Both proposals bear similarities, including requests for the judge to address the indictment and elaborate the charges. The defense team and prosecutors have included specific instructions reflecting their unique concerns about the case.

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Bankman-Fried’s defense team has emphasized that a witness’s belief about what the law should prohibit is not sufficient for a conviction. They have requested the jury evaluate whether there is proof beyond a reasonable doubt for each charge.

On the other hand, the DOJ aims to counter any argument suggesting Bankman-Fried’s actions around FTX and Alameda were linked to charitable giving. They also want the judge to clarify that the DOJ alleges Bankman-Fried misappropriated customer and investor funds for personal use.

The court proceedings paused on Thursday and will recommence on Oct. 26.

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