Judge denies former OneCoin lawyer’s motion for new trial

Blockworks
Blockworks

19 Sep 2023 2:47 PM

In Judge Edgar Ramos’ opinion on the motion, he ruled that the motion was denied due to Scott’s proven involvement in OneCoin....

  • Former OneCoin lawyer Mark Scott's request for a new trial has been denied.
  • Judge Edgar Ramos ruled that the motion was denied due to Scott's proven involvement in OneCoin.
  • OneCoin was proven to be a fraud with no functioning blockchain in 2017.
  • Scott was convicted in 2019 on one count of money laundering and a count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud.
  • Scott laundered approximately $400 million and was paid around $50 million.
  • The government presented extensive evidence, including Scott's own emails and testimony from dozens of witnesses.
  • The motion for acquittal or new trial for the count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud was denied.
  • Scott's motion to request a new trial on the count of money laundering was also denied.
  • OneCoin co-founder Karl Sebastian Greenwood faces 20 years in prison for his involvement in the OneCoin scheme.

The article presents a negative sentiment towards Mark Scott and his involvement in the OneCoin scheme.

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