Alexey Pertsev, the creator of Tornado Cash, a crypto mixer under OFAC sanctions, has been denied bail as his legal team prepares to appeal money laundering charges. Despite requesting access to a computer for his defense preparation, Pertsev's bail was rejected by the court. His lawyer, Judith de Boer, criticized the decision, calling the pre-trial detention unacceptable for a case involving complex legal issues. Pertsev was convicted of money laundering in the Netherlands and sentenced to over five years in prison. This marks the third time his bail request has been denied, with concerns raised about his alleged role in Tornado Cash's operations. Supporters, including JusticeDAO, have condemned the ruling as unjust and are raising funds for his legal defense. The case raises questions about developer liability for third-party misuse, highlighting the importance of legal clarity in the crypto space. Read more AI-generated news on: https://app.chaingpt.org/news