The fraud trial of Ozy Media cofounder Carlos Watson has begun. His attorneys have argued race played a role in his indictment.

• Attorneys are seating a jury in the Brooklyn fraud trial of Ozy Media cofounder Carlos Watson
• Prosecutors allege Watson orchestrated a scheme to defraud investors and lenders. 
• Watson's defense attorneys have argued that racial bias played a role in his indictment.

Attorneys began jury selection in the criminal fraud trial of Carlos Watson, the cofounder of the fallen digital media startup Ozy Media.