The criminal trial for disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried wrapped up its third week on Thursday, with prosecutors signaling that they will close their case next week. Bankman-Fried's defense attorneys only expect to take a week to present their witnesses, meaning the time for jury deliberation is fast approaching.
On Thursday afternoon, prosecutors submitted a letter to the judge overseeing the case, Lewis Kaplan, laying out their proposed instructions to the 12 individuals who will decide whether Bankman-Fried committed fraud. Among their asks: Making sure the jury understands effective altruism is not an excuse.
