Tornado Cash Co‑Founder May Delay Trial Over Disputed Hacker Testimony

Roman Storm, one of the co‑founders of Tornado Cash, could end up pushing back his trial date if a surprise witness is allowed to testify. His legal team says the introduction of this witness, a hacker who allegedly used the privacy protocol, was both too late and too risky for a fair trial. If the.. The post Tornado Cash Co‑Founder May Delay Trial Over Disputed Hacker Testimony appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

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Tornado Cash Co‑Founder May Delay Trial Over Disputed Hacker Testimony

Roman Storm, one of the co‑founders of Tornado Cash, could end up pushing back his trial date if a surprise witness is allowed to testify. His legal team says the introduction of this witness, a hacker who allegedly used the privacy protocol, was both too late and too risky for a fair trial. If the court gives the green light, Storm’s lawyers say they may need more time to adjust.

Late Notice, Big Problem

The issue started when prosecutors informed the defense that they intended to introduce a new witness after the court’s deadline had already passed. The witness is described as someone who laundered funds through Tornado Cash and may try to tie that experience back to Storm. The defense isn’t having it. They argue this kind of testimony could easily sway a jury by painting Storm as guilty by association.