Crypto 'control' takes center stage at Roman Storm trial
The trial of Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm is nearing its conclusion, with a witness from the IRS testifying about Storm's control over funds connected to the crypto mixing service. The prosecution claims that Storm could block or deter illicit transactions; however, his defense argues that the relevant evidence fails to substantiate this claim. They highlighted that the analysis conducted by an IRS agent regarding stolen crypto from a romance scam victim may not qualify as proof of Storm’s control over the assets. Storm faces serious charges, including money laundering and conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitter. His legal team plans to counter the prosecution with testimonies from medical professionals and potentially an expert from Chainalysis, aiming to dismantle the prosecution's arguments before they conclude their case.
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