Overview

• Bankman-Fried faces multiple fraud charges related to the collapse of FTX and has pleaded not guilty.
• His requests for temporary release from jail to prepare for trial have been denied by the judge.
• The judge warned Bankman-Fried he could face a 'very long sentence' if convicted.
• Prosecutors can present evidence of Bankman-Fried's political donations, which he argues are unrelated to the charges.
• Key witnesses like Caroline Ellison are expected to testify against Bankman-Fried in the high-profile trial.