According to Foresight News, the US Department of Justice has applied to the court to extend the first week of the SBF trial to Friday, October 6, 2023. The department anticipates that jury selection will begin on October 3 and take one day, leaving two days of trial time before the four-day weekend due to the Columbus Day holiday on October 9, 2023. The government is currently arranging travel for numerous out-of-town witnesses and hopes to ensure sufficient witnesses are present, suggesting an additional court day on October 6, 2023.