SCOTUSblog Co-Founder Jailed After Crypto Violations Lead to Bail Revocation

Thomas Goldstein, a prominent Supreme Court attorney, was detained after prosecutors uncovered undisclosed cryptocurrency transactions violating his pretrial release terms.

Thomas Goldstein, a well-known Supreme Court attorney and co-founder of SCOTUSblog, is facing 22 felony charges, including tax evasion and mortgage fraud.
A federal judge revoked Goldstein's bail after prosecutors presented evidence of undisclosed cryptocurrency transactions totaling over $14 million in recent days.
Prosecutors alleged that Goldstein used two unreported crypto wallets for transactions, with one wallet handling over $75 million in deposits and withdrawals since 2022.
Authorities argued that Goldstein posed a significant flight risk due to his financial misconduct, connections to wealthy individuals, and attempts to hide assets offshore.
The investigation also revealed Goldstein's use of a 'fixer' to facilitate crypto-to-cash transactions and alleged efforts to influence a potential witness with cryptocurrency.