Christopher Jordan, a former executive director and trader on JPMorgan’s precious metals desk, is pushing for his acquittal in a spoofing lawsuit. On January 30, 2023, the former Wall Street trader submitted a motion for a judgment of acquittal at the Illinois Northern District Court. The ex-trader claims that the trial evidence was insufficient for a rational juror to conclude beyond a reasonable doubt that Mr. Jordan: (a) knowingly participated in a “scheme to defraud” within the meaning of the wire fraud statute; (b) made a false statement to trading counterparties; and (c) acted with the criminal intent to ... (full story)