Roman Storm prosecutors seek to block testimony on crypto kidnappings

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
US attorneys prosecuting Tornado Cash co-founder and developer Roman Storm are asking a judge to block certain testimony after opening
a Wednesday filing, interim New York Attorney and former Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Jay Clayton asked Judge Katherine Failla
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charges of money laundering, conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitter and conspiracy to violate US sanctions related to his
role at Tornado Cash, kicked off with jury selection on Monday
what is expected to be a monthlong trial for Storm in New York
Prosecutors began their case with testimony from a Taiwanese crypto investor on Tuesday, followed by a crypto dispute lawyer on
Wednesday.The lawyer, a partner at McDermott Will and Emery, represented crypto exchange BitMart after it suffered a hack in 2021
He contacted Tornado Cash seeking information on transactions tied to the stolen funds.Justin Bram, formerly associated with Tornado Cash,
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