Golden Finance quoted Protos as reporting that US prosecutors recently discussed. The prosecutor spoke vehly in the motion, referring to these expert witnesses as “Trojan horse”, claiming that their appearance in court would not only waste the jury’s time but also confuse the jurors’ understanding of key concepts such as privacy, token economics, and KYC (Know Your Customer).
This move brings new challenges to Roman Storm’s defense work. As the prosecutor submitted a large number of documents attempting to eliminate eight defense points, Storm’s defense team needed more time to respond. However, the prosecutor even opposed extending the defense team’s response time by two days, and the game between the two sides on procedural issues became increasingly intense.
The case has taken some turns. It is reported that the US Department of Justice has dropped the charge of “unlicensed remittance” against Roman Storm and no longer defines Tornado Cash as a “financial institution”. But it is worth noting that the money laundering allegations remain in place, which still stands as the “Sword of Damocles” hanging over Storm’s head.
The trial of Roman Storm is expected to begin in New York on July 14th. It is worth noting that Vitalik and the Ethereum Foundation have expressed their support for it, which to some extent has sparked discussions in the crypto community about the fairness of the case and further increased the attention paid to this trial. As the court hearing date approaches, the subsequent development of the case is full of suspense, and all parties will continue to pay close attention.
Related Topics:
- The chairperson of the US SEC: An “Innovation exemption” policy is being formulated for DeFi platforms
- The 40-fold shorted BTC giant whale cut its losses in the early hours of the morning, incurring a loss of 5.88 million US dollars
- U.S. investors’ buying has soared, and Bitcoin may embark on a healthy upward cycle
