"Bankman-Fried has been doing his best to remain focused during the trial for the past two weeks, despite not having his prescribed dose of Adderall during trial hours," continues the letter to the court.
"Mr. Bankman-Fried has a history of Major Depressive Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder," Lerner wrote.
Lerner added in his letter that Bankman-Fried had tried other antidepressants but said they were ineffective for his symptoms.
Without his medication, Lerner warned the judge, "Bankman-Fried will experience a return of his depression and ADHD symptoms and will be severely negatively impacted in his ability to assist in his own defense."
For nearly a year, there's been a nationwide shortage of Adderall, the popular stimulant used to treat ADHD.
Persons:
Sam Bankman, District Judge Lewis Kaplan, Fried, Mark Cohen's, Judge Kaplan, Cohen, Bankman, Caroline Ellison, meds, George Lerner, Lerner, there's
Organizations:
U.S, District, Government, U.S . Food, Drug Administration
Locations:
Bahamas, U.S