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NYC Crypto Torture Case Suspects Granted Million Dollar Bail

2025-07-24 21:41:52

NYC Crypto Torture Case Suspects Granted Million Dollar Bail

Main Idea

Two suspects in the NYC crypto torture case, William Duplessie and John Woeltz, have been granted million-dollar bail, with the trial date yet to be set.

Key Points

1. William Duplessie and John Woeltz are charged with torturing a man in a luxury SoHo townhouse to obtain his Bitcoin.

2. Judge Gregory Carro granted bail to both suspects as the case's evidence review continues.

3. The victim, a 28-year-old man, claimed he was held captive for weeks before escaping and reporting the abuse.

4. Prosecutor Sania Khan noted that victims of abuse may not always behave as expected.

5. Two city employees, possibly officers, were placed on modified duty in connection with the scandal.

Description

William Duplessie and John Woeltz, the two suspects behind New York City’s Bitcoin torture plot earlier this summer, were each granted $1 million bail this week on charges tied to the NYC crypto torture case, ABC News reported on Thursday. William Duplessie, John Woeltz, Land Bail in Shock Case According to the July 24 report , Judge Gregory Carro (who is also presiding over the case against supposed UnitedHealthcare assassin Luigi Mangione) granted both Duplessie and Woeltz bail as the case’s e...

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