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Lawyers Claim Sam Bankman-Fried Needs Medication for Depression and ADHD in Brooklyn Detention Center

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Lawyers Claim SBF Needs Medication for Depression and ADHD in Detention Center

A recent report states that lawyers representing Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) have requested that he be provided with medication for his depression and ADHD while in the Brooklyn detention center. According to Reuters, the lawyers have specifically asked for Emsam patches to treat his depression and low doses of Adderall for his ADHD.

The Importance of Medication for SBF

In a letter to US District Judge Lewis Kaplan, SBF’s lawyers emphasized that he has been prescribed these medications for five and three years, respectively. They further explained that without these drugs, SBF would experience severe symptoms of depression and ADHD, which would significantly hinder his ability to participate in his defense.

SBF’s Trial and Detention

SBF, a 31-year-old former CEO, is currently awaiting trial scheduled for October 2. He has been detained for allegedly tampering with eyewitnesses, resulting in the cancellation of his $250 million bail. Prior to his imprisonment, SBF claimed that the request for his detention violated his freedom, especially after parts of his ex-lover Caroline Ellison’s diary were published in The New York Times on August 2.

SBF’s Involvement in Political Donations

Another report reveals that SBF allegedly donated over $100 million to American politicians using stolen FTX client funds. The Economic Times states that SBF used this money to influence the US Congress and regulators to benefit FTX. The indictment against SBF accuses him of using stolen funds for political donations, believing that it would be advantageous for FTX’s growth and ability to accept customer deposits.

Concerns and Additional Information

Furthermore, there have been concerns raised about SBF’s ability to handle jail time, with Crypto Twitter expressing suspicions. For more information on this topic, you can read the article “Crypto Twitter is suspicious of SBF’s ability to match in jail.”

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