⚖️ CZ’s Lawyer: “No Fraud. No Victims. No Crime.”

[AIcash]

CZ’s attorney, Teresa Goody Guillén, praised the pardon, noting he was convicted only of failing to maintain an AML program — not fraud or money laundering.

She added, “CZ is the first known first-time offender to serve prison time for a non-fraud compliance charge.”

[EmTeam]

The defense narrative emphasizes procedural gaps rather than criminal intent, a classic legal stance.

[jacson4]

This approach might reshape public perception, highlighting overreach in crypto-related prosecutions.

[JanEmil]

There was probably some money laundering going on. But was the normal back then.