This is a question that puzzles me. Evidence is mounting, regime has changed, world has moved on... yet some lawyers and deep-state types at the Attorney's office at the Southern District of New York still prosecute some random dudes for writing code...?
This morning, a letter filed by the defense of Samourai Wallet developers Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill revealed that the Southern District of New York (SDNY) had suppressed exculpatory evidence in the criminal case.
It never made sense to prosecute them, but it makes even LESS sense to KEEP PROSECUTING THEMIt never made sense to prosecute them, but it makes even LESS sense to KEEP PROSECUTING THEM
Just drop the case, already.
Like L0la says Nostr-ing(?) about the article:
I'm no lawyer, but SDNY should finally do the right thing and dismiss charges against SW & TC
Incompetence, evil, bureaucratic inertia, clusterfuck-cover-up?
No doubt this is a clear cut Brady violation. The judge can fashion whatever remedy he or she wants.
Regarding the prosecution, the FINCEN language
gives the prosecution the loophole they probably could have used to get a conviction. It's sad to say, but as a defense attorney in the SDNY I always felt like the judge was really just a second prosecutor. I'm certain almost any sitting judge would have let the trier of fact (jury in all likelihood) decide the money transmitter issue.
All bets are off now. I'm sure the Trump DOJ, with the obvious Brady violation, means there will be a dismissal soon.
The value you provide to SN is massive @siggy47. I was hoping for a comment like this.
Dope. Is there a Predyx bet, @mega_dreamer? At decent odds, I'll take this one.
edit: maybe it should be time-limited, as in before June 30 or before the trial starts in November
My guess is that it’s ideological activists who are trying to resist Trump.
as good a guess as any, I suppose
I have no special knowledge. I'm just basing that on the behavior of people I observe up close and personal.
The Samourai Wallet case is still ongoing due to its complex nature and the serious allegations involved, including money laundering and unlicensed money transmission. The case's progression depends on various factors, such as the legal process, evidence presentation, and defense strategies. It's a high-profile case that has drawn attention to issues around cryptocurrency regulation and privacy.
I should have added this earlier:
https://financeband.com/what-is-the-conviction-rate-for-federal-criminal-cases
I think there is no justice ⚖️
"There are only powerful against powerful
and powerful against people without power."
A criminal case remains one.. we're all criminals I mean
https://xcancel.com/rstormsf/status/1919494051000418618