Sam Bankman-Fried is having difficulty getting ready for his upcoming fraud trial due to insufficient food in jail, as reported by his attorney, representing the creator of the now-defunct #FTX cryptocurrency exchange.

While declaring his innocence against seven accusations in a recent legal case, his bail got canceled a fortnight ago. The presiding judge highlighted potential evidence suggesting Mr. Bankman-Fried might have tried influencing witnesses on multiple occasions.

Mark Cohen, the ex-billionaire's legal representative, emphasized that the food shortage at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center was making it tough for his client to gear up for the October trial. Cohen further noted that Mr. Bankman-Fried was mainly consuming bread and water. He also mentioned the facility's failure to supply his client with the ADHD medication, Adderall, and pointed out dwindling reserves of Emsam, a depression drug.

Judge Sarah Netburn indicated she'd discuss Mr. Bankman-Fried's medication concerns with the Bureau of Prisons. She believed the prison did provide vegetarian options but was uncertain about vegan offerings. The prison authorities asserted that the inmates received adequate medical care, drugs, and warm food.

During a recent New York court session, #SBF , once known as "The King of Crypto," denied all charges while appearing in standard prison attire and shackled. This was his initial appearance post his August 11 bail cancellation. His incarceration followed the act of sharing personal notes of his ex-partner and co-worker, Caroline Ellison, with a media person.

Ellison, the past CEO of #Alameda Bankman-Fried's trading company, admitted her guilt and consented to be a witness against him. The latest charges against him involve multiple fraud and conspiracy allegations linked to FTX's November 2022 downfall. Yet, charges of potentially breaching US political funding regulations were dropped.

While he did admit to FTX's subpar risk oversight, he refuted any embezzlement claims. Once holding the position as the second most significant crypto exchange globally with a $32 billion valuation, FTX declared bankruptcy on November 11, impacting the entire crypto space.