
Steven Nerayoff, a former adviser to the Ethereum network, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government, seeking $9.6 billion in damages for a 2019 case that was later dropped. Filed on April 9 under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), the lawsuit accuses federal agents of fabricating charges against Nerayoff, leading to his false prosecution. The charges have allegedly caused irreparable harm to Nerayoff's well-being, personal life, and career. The case highlights concerns of government collusion and aims to address the impact of such actions on individuals within the crypto community.
FORMER ETHEREUM ADVISER SUES US GOVERNMENT FOR $9.6 BILLION Steven Nerayoff's legal complaint, filed on April 9, accuses government agents of fabricating charges against him in 2019. Despite allegedly knowing the charges were baseless, agents subpoenaed, surveilled, and arrested… https://t.co/uSAgJ9ZKqx
Steven Nerayoff, a former adviser to the #Ethereum network, plans to seek $9.6 billion in damages from the U.S. government stemming from a 2019 case against him that was later dropped. @cheyenneligon reports https://t.co/ZW9zdXlFoy
🔥 The former Ethereum advisor demanded $9.6 billion from the US government. Web3 lawyer and former @ethereum advisor Stephen Nerayoff (@StevenNerayoff) has filed a lawsuit against the US government demanding $9.6 billion for four years of persecution on "fabricated" charges.… https://t.co/5iugoGRfME
