The bizarre downfall of New York's vegan poster girl

Updated June 20 2016 - 1:29pm, first published May 25 2016 - 12:16pm
Woody Harrelson, Pure Food and Wine chef Sarma Melngailis, Pure Food and Wine chef Matthew Kenney and actor Jason Lewis in 2004.  Photo: Andrew Kent
Woody Harrelson, Pure Food and Wine chef Sarma Melngailis, Pure Food and Wine chef Matthew Kenney and actor Jason Lewis in 2004. Photo: Andrew Kent
Sarma Melngailis is facing 15 years in jail.
Sarma Melngailis is facing 15 years in jail.

Sarma Melngailis was the apple of New York's vegan eye.