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Craig Wright: Sentenced for Contempt of Court and Ongoing Litigation

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

6 months ago


Dr. Craig Wright, who claims to be the creator of Bitcoin, has been sentenced to a year in prison for contempt of court, with the sentence suspended for two years.

Controversial Lawsuit and Court Ruling

Dr. Craig Wright has been sentenced to one year in prison by a UK court for contempt of court, with the sentence suspended. He was also ordered to pay £145,000 in costs. Wright refused to attend hearings in person, demanding £240,000 to cover his expenses, which was deemed disrespectful by the court.

Wright’s Continued Defiance and Legal Setbacks

Wright filed an ambitious lawsuit seeking £900 billion in damages against cryptocurrency developers. The High Court in London dismissed his claims, prompting COPA to request that he be held in contempt. Despite court orders, Wright filed a new lawsuit and reiterated his claims.

Wright's Persistent Claims of Being Nakamoto

For years, Wright has claimed to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin. These claims have been repeatedly dismissed by courts and met with public skepticism. The court described Wright as an unreliable witness who uses deceit.

Dr. Craig Wright's legal battles highlight the seriousness with which the legal system views attempts to mislead. Despite his claims, courts continue to dismiss his assertions about creating Bitcoin.

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