Roman Storm prosecutors seek to block testimony on crypto kidnappings

Key Points

1. Prosecutors filed a motion to preclude evidence and arguments based on privacy rights, specifically testimony about people being threatened, harmed, or kidnapped for their crypto.

2. Interim New York Attorney and former SEC Chair Jay Clayton requested the judge not to allow such testimony during witness statements.

3. The trial involves Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm, with jury selection already underway.

4. A witness, Justin Bram, testified about Tornado Cash's features, including its ability to geo-block countries under sanctions.

5. Prosecutors argue that testimony about kidnappings or torture would be inflammatory and prejudicial to the case.