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Sam Bankman-Fried multibillion-dollar fraud trial begins

FTX co-founder arrived to New York court on Tuesday for jury selection

Sam Bankman-Fried: Embattled FTX co-founder appeared in court on Tuesday. Picture: Getty

Sam Bankman-Fried, the embattled FTX co-founder, arrived to court on Tuesday for the start of his multibillion-dollar fraud trial in New York.

The 31-year-old - who appeared notably leaner - arrived in Manhattan federal court for jury selection Tuesday dressed in a navy suit that seemed bigger on him than in previous appearances. He sat in the middle of the courtroom, flanked by his lawyers.

The suit is one of three US District Judge Lewis ...