Crypto Think Tank Fellow Sues U.S. Attorney General Over DOJ Actions
- Michael Lewellen, a blockchain entrepreneur, filed a lawsuit against U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland.
- The lawsuit challenges DOJ prosecutions of crypto developers like Roman Storm and Keonne Rodriguez as unconstitutional.
- Roman Storm faces up to 45 years in prison; Keonne Rodriguez faces a maximum of 25 years.
- Lewellen’s project, Pharos, is a crypto-based crowdfunding platform with privacy features.
- Pam Bondi is nominated to replace Garland as Attorney General.
Michael Lewellen seeks legal assurance that his crypto project will not face prosecution under money transmitting laws, amidst ongoing cases against other developers facing severe penalties.
Source (2.6)https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/01/16/texas-man-sues-attorney-general-over-doj-s-prosecution-of-crypto-software-devs?rand=52298
