BlockBeats News, January 9, according to Inner City Press, an early hearing regarding the trial of Terra founder Do Kwon was held today. The judge is currently communicating with the assistant prosecutor and the lawyer to understand the details of the case.

BlockBeats Note: A status conference (sometimes referred to as an early hearing) is a meeting ordered by the court between the judge (or in some cases, authorized attorneys) to determine the trial date (or other case deadlines). The meeting may also involve obtaining updates on the defendant's ongoing status, which the court has previously mandated, such as house arrest or home monitoring. It may also involve discussions about plea deals or reaching a settlement.