Key Takeaways
- Judge Berman denies Keonne Rodriguez's bail modification, citing a significant flight risk based on alleged escape plans.
- Rodriguez's defense argues that he is not a flight risk and highlights his compliance with legal proceedings so far.
- Prosecutors present handwritten documents detailing Rodriguez's elaborate escape plan, which includes multiple passports and evasion strategies.
Judge Denies Rodriguez’s Bail Request Due to Flight Risk
Judge Richard Berman denied Keonne Rodriguez's motion to remove home detention conditions for bail.
Prosecutors argued that Rodriguez posed a flight risk, presenting documents outlining detailed escape plans.
The defense emphasized Rodriguez’s compliance with legal proceedings and lack of intent to flee.
Defense and Prosecution Clash Over Money Laundering Charges
Rodriguez and cofounder William Lonergan Hill face money laundering charges related to Samourai Wallet software.
The defense argued that cryptocurrency anonymization services like Samourai Wallet are not money transmitters.
A bipartisan letter from U.S. senators was used to argue that the charges were a misapplication of the law.
Pre-Trial Hearing Scheduled Amid Ongoing Discovery Process
Both parties agreed to hold the next pre-trial hearing on December 17 to address pending motions.
Prosecutors handed over two batches of discovery materials and are preparing a third batch.
The defense contended that the volume of evidence is overwhelming and needs more time to process.
