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Jury Convicts Tornado Cash Co-Founder Roman Storm on Money Transmitting Charge, Deadlocks on Money Laundering and Sanctions

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NEW YORK — A jury has reached a verdict in the case against Roman Storm, co-founder of Tornado Cash, convicting him of operating an unlicensed money transmitting business. The jury deliberated for a week, during which it grappled with complex charges involving money laundering and sanctions violations but was ultimately deadlocked on those counts. Court documents released by Judge Katherine Failla reveal that, as jurors navigated this high-profile case, they made multiple inquiries for additional information. Their requests included transcripts of witness testimonies, clarifications around the indictment specifics, and details on the wallets linked to … Read more

Intensifying Legal Drama: Scrutiny Grows as Roman Storm’s Trial Reveals Questionable Evidence and Prosecutorial Challenges

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Manhattan, New York – As the prosecution’s case against Roman Storm progresses toward a critical juncture, tensions surrounding the trial are escalating. The co-founder of Tornado Cash is facing multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit money laundering and violating U.S. sanctions for allegedly facilitating transactions linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group. Storm has entered a plea of not guilty. The trial before U.S. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla began on July 14, with an expected conclusion by mid-August. Storm remains out on $2 million bail, subject to electronic monitoring and specific travel limitations. Prosecutors are … Read more

Watson Farley & Williams Elevates Lidia Fernández and Román Pazos, Reflecting Commitment to Energy Excellence in Spain

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Madrid, Spain — Watson Farley & Williams has elevated Lidia Fernández and Román Pazos to the position of counsel in its Madrid office, part of a broader global initiative that includes five similar promotions throughout the firm. María Pilar García Guijarro, managing partner of the Madrid office, expressed her pride in the firm’s commitment to nurturing talent. “The promotions of Lidia and Román exemplify exceptional dedication and expertise, reinforcing the promising future we are creating together,” she said. Fernández brings a wealth of expertise as part of the Regulatory department, where she focuses on the … Read more

Father Judge Triumphs Over Roman Catholic to Claim First PCL Title in 25 Years, Begins New Legacy

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Philadelphia, PA – The Father Judge boys’ basketball team clinched its first Philadelphia Catholic League (PCL) championship since 1998, triumphing over Roman Catholic with a score of 41-34 on Sunday. Coach Chris Roantree, once a player on the 1998 championship team, expressed immense pride in this victory, emphasizing it as a foundational step towards establishing Father Judge as a top-tier basketball program. The game, held at the historic Palestra, started unfavorably for the fourth-seeded Father Judge squad, which initially fell behind 10-0 to the second-seeded Roman Catholic. The early game saw Father Judge struggling to … Read more