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DOJ cites Bitcoin Fog ruling in Roman Storm acquittal fight

Prosecutors told a New York court that a recent Bitcoin Fog appeals ruling backs their venue argument against Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm's acquittal bid.

Why it matters: The case tests how far US prosecutors can reach crypto privacy tools, and the venue question could decide whether Storm faces a retrial on the deadlocked charges.

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Original reporting: Ezra Reguerra, Cointelegraph

Key points

  • Prosecutors filed a Monday notice citing a 25 Sept appeals ruling that upheld Bitcoin Fog operator Roman Sterlingov's convictions and sentence.
  • They argue Tornado Cash use from a Manhattan apartment, testified to by Shakeeb Ahmed, establishes venue in the Southern District of New York.
  • Judge Katherine Polk Failla heard the acquittal motion in April 2026 and has not ruled; a retrial is set for 26 April 2027 if charges remain.

Federal prosecutors have cited a recent appeals court ruling on the crypto mixer Bitcoin Fog as extra authority in their fight against Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm's acquittal bid, Cointelegraph reports.

The D.C. office, and for the unlicensed money-transmission counts it found enough evidence that the service had customers in the district.

Prosecutors said the Bitcoin Fog decision "directly supports" their position in Storm's case.

What to watch: Judge Katherine Polk Failla has yet to rule on Storm's acquittal motion, with a retrial on the deadlocked counts set for 26 April 2027 if they remain pending.

Read the full story on Cointelegraph

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