How “Bitcoin Jesus” Avoided Prison, Thanks to One of the “Friends of Trump”
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Roger Ver, a cryptocurrency billionaire known as "Bitcoin Jesus," avoided prison for tax evasion charges after appealing to Donald Trump for help. Ver, who had renounced his U.S. citizenship and was living in Spain, was facing extradition and a potential prison sentence. The U.S. government accused him of evading millions in taxes. Ver hired a defense attorney with ties to Trump, and the Justice Department, under new leadership, reached a deal with Ver. He paid $49.9 million, the approximate amount of the alleged tax evasion, and avoided a guilty plea or prison time. This outcome highlights concerns about the erosion of white-collar criminal enforcement during Trump's administration, as lawyers with connections to Trump have been able to influence legal outcomes.
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