Roman Storm’s case, a co-founder of Tornado Cash, continues to attract attention due to changes in procedural timelines and the outcome of previous proceedings.
Changes in the Legal Schedule
Roman Storm’s legal team and US prosecutors have agreed to extend procedural deadlines that may impact retrials related to conspiracy charges involving money laundering. Judge Katherine Failla approved a new schedule that could postpone the start of any retrial into 2025.
Outcome of Recent Court Proceedings
On August 6, a jury delivered a partial verdict finding Storm guilty of one count of conspiracy to run an unlicensed money business concerning his role in Tornado Cash. The jury was unable to reach a consensus on the remaining charges, and a date for sentencing has yet to be set.
Status of Other Tornado Cash Co-founders
The other co-founders of Tornado Cash, Alexey Pertsev and Roman Semenov, are also facing legal challenges. Semenov remains at large after being indicted alongside Storm. Pertsev was found guilty of money laundering in the Netherlands in 2024 and sentenced to over five years in prison; he is currently appealing the ruling.
The legal situation surrounding Roman Storm and the other Tornado Cash co-founders continues to evolve, as court proceedings and legal ramifications remain complex and pertinent.
