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Judge Sends Case Against Kirk West to Grand Jury in Alleged $10 Million Theft From George Jones' Widow

The ruling follows testimony that West controlled Nancy Jones’s finances, including access to an XRP wallet stored on a Ledger device.

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Overview

  • A Williamson County judge ruled on Oct. 7 that there is sufficient evidence to move the theft case against Kirk West to a grand jury.
  • Nancy Jones alleges losses exceeding $10 million in cash and cryptocurrency, including about 5,534,307 XRP taken from a Ledger hardware wallet, according to an affidavit.
  • Jones has recovered roughly 5,051,102 XRP with legal assistance, while about 483,205 XRP remains missing as the token’s value rose after the alleged June theft.
  • West was arrested in July at Nashville International Airport less than a day after police opened the case, with a one-way ticket to the Philippines, according to court reporting.
  • Franklin Police say West was the only person besides Jones with the wallet’s private key, and his next court appearance is scheduled for Jan. 28, 2026 on a Class A felony theft charge.