Mathew Martoma trial begins in Manhattan Federal Court: Room 110

Room 11o in the Manhattan Federal Courthouse at 40 Centre Street has a long and storied history. It is one of the 3 large ceremonial courtrooms in the building. In 1951, Ethel and Julius Rosenberg were tried in that courtroom, in 1974 the Michell Stans trial took place in 11o as did the trial of World Com's Bernie Ebbers.  Ivan Boesky was sentenced in room 110, Martha Stewart was also tried in room 110, as well as the Cannibal Cop, Gilberto Valle.  Today in room 110, the trial begins of Mathew Martoma a portfolio manager from SAC Capital who is charged with insider trading.

Room 110 in the Manhattan Federal Courthouse 40 Centre Street by Elizabeth Williams

Ivan Boesky sentencing in room 110 by Aggie Kenny

Martha Stewart on trial in room 110 by Elizabeth Williams

Mitchell Stans Trial in room 110 by Aggie Kenny

Mathew Martoma in room 110, January 7, 2014 by Elizabeth Williams

The court house , designed by Cass Gilbert, the architect who designed the United States Supreme Court, has been the site of a number of other famous trials including Jackie O, Paul Castellano, Pizza Connection, and Alger Hiss.  The building, which opened in 1936, was renamed the Thurgood Marshall Court House  in honor of the late Supreme Court justice.
It  recently reopened after being closed for almost 6 years due to a major renovation.
AP story  http://bigstory.ap.org/article/first-big-trial-set-refurbished-ny-courthouse