🚨 Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud trial is set to begin, but his lawyers are pushing back against the government's plan to call witnesses, including former FTX executives and a Ukrainian investor. They argue that the request is "premature" and would lead the jury to conclusions they should draw for themselves. The defense also wants the opportunity to cross-question any government witnesses. The trial's initial phase, selecting jury members, starts today at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time. Stay tuned for updates and share your thoughts in the comments! 💬