The FBI’s takedown of Virgil Griffith for breaking sanctions, firsthand
Developer Virgil Griffith agreed to a plea agreement after violating sanctions against North Korea. He was formally sentenced this morning, the last chapter of a two year journey that is as strange as it is surprising.
Journalist Ethan LouAuthor: Once a minerHe was present at the famous North Korean event where Griffith spoke. Griffiths sentencing request asked him to provide a statement, but he didn’t file it with the court. This is his inside account of the events.
A New York Court prosecutor submitted an image showing Virgil Griffith explaining the use of cryptocurrency in North Korea during April 2019. There are no sanctions! These words are highlighted in the detail box. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Day 6. The conference. View from inside the building. The monument is made up of a pen with an atom at the top. This symbolises science and writing. Source: Ethan Lou via Twitter (NYSE:
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Day 4. It was a very high tower. Virgil called North Korea a Wes Anderson movie. That was really clever. Source: Ethan Lou, Twitter
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The suit worn by North Koreans was no good, both in fashion and in court. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
The FBI’s takedown of Virgil Griffith for breaking sanctions, firsthand