In Tuesday's pretrial conference, judge Failla stated that she made Mos Eisley jokes about Tornado Cash – a fictional city in the Star Wars universe known for "scum and villainy".
- Judge Failla made jokes about Tornado Cash as a haven for criminals in Tuesday's pretrial conference intended to determine what evidence will be permissible at trial.
- Failla is disallowing the defense from arguing interpretations of federal money transmission laws, including issues of control, fee structures, and for-profit business orientation.
- Free speech and privacy rights issues are not expected to be discussed. The trial is expected to last "at least four weeks."
Update July 12th, 9am: Judge Failla's chambers have not responded to a request for comment asking to clarify the joke....
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51 sats \ 0 replies \ @grayruby 12 Jul
That doesn’t sound promising. Better get ready to appeal.
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42 sats \ 1 reply \ @Scoresby 12 Jul
Seems like she's already made up her mind, but still points for the Star Wars reference.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @jakoyoh629 OP 12 Jul
"scum and villainy"
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