Jailed FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Faces Trial, Claims Inability to Prepare Due to Jail Conditions
- Bankman-Fried pleaded not guilty to fraud, conspiracy and money laundering charges related to the collapse of crypto exchange FTX.
- His defense team argues he is unable to adequately prepare for trial due to lack of access to evidence, medications, proper diet, and computing in jail.
- The judge acknowledged concerns about his vegan diet and medications but denied requests for special computing access.
- Bankman-Fried had $250 million bail revoked for allegedly tampering with witnesses against him.
- His trial on criminal charges is scheduled to begin in October 2023.