Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm is garnering attention not only due to charges of money laundering but also for the growing support of his defense.
Support for Roman Storm's Defense
Roman Storm's legal defense fund is experiencing an influx of donations. The Ethereum Foundation announced that it would match up to $500,000 in contributions.
Jury Verdict and Possible Retrial
The jury in Storm's case was deadlocked and unable to reach a unanimous verdict on two of the three counts. He was found guilty of operating an unlicensed money transmitter. 'Mistrials by hung juries do not trigger double jeopardy, so the defendant can be tried again,' said Brandon Ferrick, general counsel at Douro Labs.
Legal Opinions on Retrial Likelihood
The U.S. Department of Justice must decide whether to conduct a retrial on the first and third counts. Attorney Aaron Brogan expressed uncertainty about the government's next steps, noting they may choose not to retry the money laundering count. Both attorneys agreed the appeals process will be the next major focus of the case.
The case of Roman Storm is becoming significant not only in the context of his personal defense but also regarding its impact on software developers in the cryptocurrency industry.
