‘This is a lot,’ judge says as Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm’s case is unclear
The Block
Judge Katherine Polk Failla is reviewing arguments regarding Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm’s money transmitting conviction and a potential retrial for other charges.Summary
Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm appeared in court to challenge a money transmitting conviction, while prosecutors seek a retrial on separate charges of money laundering and sanctions violations. During the hearing, Judge Katherine Polk Failla examined the government's stance on developer liability for criminal use of privacy protocols, noting the complexity of the case. While Storm's legal team argues that creating privacy-preserving technology is not illegal, the government contends that his updates to the service facilitated criminal activity.
(Source：The Block)