Ethereum Advisor Sues Covington & Burling for Mishandled 2019 Extortion Defense!

Sept 9, 2024 Sept 9, 2024

Nerayoff asserts that Covington withheld key evidence that could have cleared him sooner.

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Nerayoff seeks $100 million for legal fees and lost business due to the prolonged lawsuit.

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Nerayoff is also suing the government for malicious prosecution and Tyler Fayard for defamation.

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ETH sees a minor 0.14% rise, but down over 12% in the last 30 days amid Nerayoff's legal battles.

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