CoinTelegraph • Appeared October 7th 2026 7:15 am
DOJ invokes Bitcoin Fog ruling in potential blow to Roman Storm acquittal bid
Prosecutors say a recent Bitcoin Fog appeals court ruling supports their argument that Tornado Cash activity in Manhattan was enough to establish venue for parts of Roman Storm’s case in New York.
Our Summary:The Department of Justice invoked a recent Bitcoin Fog appeals court ruling to strengthen its case against Roman Storm, who is accused of operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business. Prosecutors argue that Tornado Cash activity in Manhattan was sufficient to establish venue in New York, potentially blowing a hole in Storm's acquittal bid.