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Cryptocurrency
fromThe Hacker News
6 days ago

Bitfinex Hack Convict Ilya Lichtenstein Released Early Under U.S. First Step Act

Ilya Lichtenstein has been released early from prison, credits the First Step Act, and intends to pursue work in cybersecurity.
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Bitfinex crypto thief thanks Trump for early release

"Thanks to President Trump's First Step Act, I have been released from prison early,"
US politics
US news
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Billion-dollar Bitcoin hacker Ilya Lichtenstein thanks Trump for early prison release

Ilya Lichtenstein was released early from a five-year sentence for stealing billions in Bitcoin, citing the First Step Act; his co-defendant was also released early.
#supreme-court
fromemptywheel
6 months ago
US news

Open Thread: SCOTUS Decisions, End of Term Ahead - emptywheel

The Supreme Court is expected to release significant rulings this week, including Trump v. CASA Inc. regarding birthright citizenship.
fromABA Journal
7 months ago
Social justice

Supreme Court will consider whether federal courts can reduce sentences based on innocence claim

Supreme Court to consider potential innocence in sentencing reductions under First Step Act.
Case highlights conflict between compassion and legal strictures in sentencing.
Social justice
fromABA Journal
7 months ago

Supreme Court will consider whether federal courts can reduce sentences based on innocence claim

Supreme Court to consider potential innocence in sentencing reductions under First Step Act.
Case highlights conflict between compassion and legal strictures in sentencing.
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