Roman Storm's potential request for a mistrial stems from concerns about a government witness’ questionable testimony presented during the trial.
Potential Mistrial Request
Roman Storm’s lawyers have raised the possibility of requesting a mistrial from Manhattan federal judge Katherine Polk Failla, expressing doubts about the validity of government witness Hanfeng Lin’s testimony.
Government Witness Testifies on Crypto Scam
Hanfeng Lin testified in court about being defrauded out of $190,000 through a cryptocurrency scam, claiming her funds were funneled through Tornado Cash after being misled by scammers.
Doubts Raised About Lin’s Testimony
Defense attorney David Patton stated that their own research found no connection between Lin’s funds and Tornado Cash. FBI expert Joseph DeCapua admitted he hadn’t analyzed Lin's transactions, leading to uncertainty in the trial.
The trial against Roman Storm continues to raise controversies and question the evidence presented. A potential mistrial request may significantly impact the proceedings and outcome.
