US District Judge Diane Humetewa told Lacey, 'In the face of all this, you held fast . . . You didn't do a thing.' This statement highlights the court's view of Lacey's knowledge and inaction regarding the illegal activities facilitated by Backpage.
Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole Argentieri stated, 'The defendants thought they could hide their illicit proceeds by laundering the funds through shell companies in foreign countries. But they were wrong,' emphasizing the severity of their crimes and the illegality of their actions.
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