Prosecutors went ahead and charged Rodriguez and Hill anyway, and did not tell either the court or Samourai Wallet’s lawyers about their communication with FinCEN until April 1, 2025.
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Samourai Wallet’s Lawyers Say Prosecution Suppressed Critical Evidence, Call for Dismissal
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Prosecutors proceeded with criminal charges against Rodriguez and Hill despite FinCEN stating that Samourai Wallet likely did not require a license, and they withheld this guidance from the court and defense until compelled to disclose it.
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Samourai Wallet’s defense accuses prosecutors of withholding FinCEN guidance for over a year, revealing only on April 1, 2025, that FinCEN had previously told them Samourai Wallet likely did not require a money transmitter license.
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