[Zikes]

It sounds like the trial will focus on Mr Hayes, but this was only possible because of the collaborative effort of other banks. His co-conspirators should be tried as well.

[goodcanadian]

Of course, it is going to focus on him; it is his trial. However, the article says:

The first criminal trial . . .

So, it sounds like there are more to come.

[vitriol83]

I believe this is a test case, as it's not entirely clear if manipulating libor was against UK laws, as they were at the time.