Ethereum Foundation commits $1.25 million to aid Tornado Cash developer's legal defense
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Ethereum Foundation has donated $1.25 million to support Tornado Cash developer
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Pertsev is working on appealing his conviction and 64-month prison sentence for money laundering, which was handed down in May 2024. He was conditionally released from pretrial detention earlier this month, and is currently placed under electronic monitoring.
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Pertsev was arrested by Dutch authorities in 2022 for his involvement in the crypto mixing service. In May 2024, he was found guilty of money laundering and received a prison sentence exceeding five years.
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