Conduct Versus Code May Be the Defining Question in Roman Storm Prosecution
Summary
The U.S. Department of Justice's case against Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm centers on whether he created software or controlled a service. The defense argued that Storm developed privacy software for financial transactions, while the prosecution contended that he should have taken steps to stop criminal activity. The hearing also addressed defense motions to produce evidence from other government agencies and suppress the seizure of certain cryptocurrencies. The judge did not make any decisions on Friday but indicated she would rule promptly on the various motions and pushed Storm's trial to December 2.
