VOICED: Trial ends for former trader Kerviel

Jerome Cavil is at the center of a major trading scandal involving unauthorized deals at Societe Generale. The trial has concluded with prosecutors seeking a five-year sentence, citing serious offenses. Cavil admits to exceeding limits but claims management ignored his actions. The defense argues the bank seeks a scapegoat. The court's verdict is expected in October.

What was the prosecution's demand for Jerome Kerviel's sentence?

• A five-year prison term

• A fine without imprisonment

• A ten-year prison term

• Community service

What did Jerome Kerviel admit to during the trial?

• Stealing money from the bank

• Exceeding trading limits and falsifying information

• Destroying evidence

• Bribing officials

According to Kerviel, how did the bank react to his trading activities?

• They provided him with additional resources

• They immediately reported him to authorities

• They turned a blind eye as long as profits were made

• They closely monitored all his trades

What was the bank's claim regarding their ability to track Kerviel's trades?

• They had a system failure

• They were unaware of any unauthorized trades

• They couldn't track all of Kerviel's trades

• They had full control over all trades

What is the defense's argument about Kerviel's role in the scandal?

• He was the mastermind behind the scandal

• He was unaware of the consequences

• He was a scapegoat for the bank's failures

• He acted alone without any influence