Bankman-Fried trial to begin next week amid denied release requests and judge's warning of potential 'very long sentence'

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.