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Oct 16, 2025
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by Matthew Russell Lee, Patreon Book Substack

SDNY COURTHOUSE, Oct 16 – James Peraire-Bueno was indicted for “conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The charges in the Indictment arise from an alleged novel scheme by the defendants to exploit the very integrity of the Ethereum blockchain to fraudulently obtain approximately $25 million worth of cryptocurrency within approximately 12 seconds.”

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On October 14, Inner City Press live tweeted jury selection, here.

Late on October 14, the defendants opposed Miller: Filing on Patreon here

On October 15, Inner City Press live tweeted the opening arguments - and then Miller as first witness, quickly into the weeds of headers and validators. Thread.

On October 16, cross of Miller, who repeated questions before saying while he’s no expert, the question made no sense. Tomorrow, it is hoped, Chen. Thread

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Court art courtesy to Inner City Press from Elizabeth Williams

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