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Sep 18, 12:11 pm

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Samourai Wallet Founder Denied Changes to Bail After 'Bug Out Plan' Shared in Court

Keonne Rodriguez, founder of Samourai Wallet, was denied changes to his bail conditions in a New York court hearing. Prosecutors argued that Rodriguez should remain under house arrest, presenting evidence of handwritten notes detailing his escape plans. Rodriguez and his co-founder were arrested in April for operating an unlicensed money transmitter.

Keonne Rodriguez, founder of Samourai Wallet, was denied changes to his bail conditions in a New York court hearing. Prosecutors argued that Rodriguez should remain under house arrest, presenting evidence of handwritten notes detailing his escape plans. Rodriguez and his co-founder were arrested in April for operating an unlicensed money transmitter.

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