The co-founder of failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX pleaded not guilty to a seven count indictment charging him with wire fraud, securities fraud and money laundering.

An attorney for FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried said in federal court Tuesday his client has to subsist on bread, water and peanut butter because the jail he’s in isn’t accommodating his vegan diet.

  • Wahots@pawb.social
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    1 year ago

    Damn, sometimes I just make shitty ramen and some frozen berries for dinner if I’m too tired to cook something real and don’t have leftovers. Prisons have some decent sounding meals.

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      1 year ago

      It sounds good on paper at least. In reality it might depend a lot on the facility. It definitely demolishes the claim that SBF’s only choice is is bread, water and peanut butter. He tried this same schtick when he was held in prison in the Bahamas for 10 days. Maybe it was true there but it sure as hell isn’t true in the US. It’s just pity party theatrics to garner some sympathy.