Virgil Griffith’s lawyer files motion to dismiss charges against him

Brian Klein, Virgil Griffith’s attorney, has filed a motion to dismiss charges against the Ethereum developer. A report unveiled this news on October 26, noting that the lawyer filed for dismissal after the US government charged Griffith with violating sanctions laws. Per Klein, the government’s indictment of Griffith does not specify any alleged overt acts. Additionally, the attorney claims the indictment does not contain any factual allegation of fact. According to the motion for dismissal, “There are several statutory limits to the President’s authority under Section 1702. Relevant to this case, the President does not have authority to regulate or