According to Cointelegraph, pro-crypto attorney and Massachusetts Senate candidate John E Deaton stated on his Twitter that “Because of the SEC’s egregious overreach & abuse, #XRP retail investors have suffered losses exceeding $15 BILLION. Not one of the 75k small investors I represent will accept an apology from the SEC. They must be held accountable.” Deaton further highlighted that 627 XRP holders reside in Massachusetts. He contacted the SEC on behalf of his constituents to follow the law and clarify that the XRP token itself is not a security. However, the SEC lawyers refused and attacked him personally. Ultimately, Judge Analisa Torres agreed with Deaton's arguments. Deaton claims that the SEC lawyers prioritize winning rather than adhering to the law. In the ongoing XRP case, Deaton represents investors pro bono. He stated that if the SEC declines to issue a public apology, he will hold them accountable once he enters the Senate. ---