Marla Maples, ex-wife of former U.S. President Donald Trump, has publicly voiced her support for dismissing the criminal case against Roger Ver, known as 'Bitcoin Jesus'.
Marla Maples' Support
On March 16, Marla Maples shared a video from a pro-Ver organization calling for the case’s dismissal. In her post on X, she tagged Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Charges Against Roger Ver
Roger Ver faces charges of mail fraud, tax evasion, and filing false tax returns. Authorities claim that in 2014 he concealed his Bitcoin holdings, defrauding the IRS of $48 million. He was arrested in Spain in 2024 but was later granted bail.
Reaction to Maples' Statement
Maples' statement adds to a growing list of high-profile figures supporting Ver, such as Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht. Meanwhile, Elon Musk dismissed the idea of a pardon for Ver.
Roger Ver continues to challenge the IRS’s exit tax for renounced citizens, arguing its unconstitutionality, particularly concerning cryptocurrencies.
