Sam Bankman-Fried trial Day 2: What to expect and who could testify

The trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried entered its second day on Wednesday, when jury selection is expected to wrap and first witnesses could be called.

San Fransicko author Michael Shellenberger says it points to greed as the crypto fraudster stands trial on The Bottom Line.Jury selection is expected to be completed by mid-morning, followed by opening statements from the prosecution and defense, both of which are expected to last around an hour each.

Also on the prosecution's list of potential witnesses are Bankman-Fried's father, Joseph Bankman, and brother, Gabriel Bankman-Fried. FOX Business was told either of them could face hostile questioning on the stand, given both are under suspicion for involvement with Sam Bankman-Fried's alleged criminal activity.

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