Keonne Rodriguez, co-founder of Samourai Wallet, has announced that he and 70 other inmates will be transferred to different facilities following the deactivation of their drug treatment program at FCI McKean. Rodriguez revealed this news on X, expressing concerns over the upcoming move.
Rodriguez, who is serving a five-year sentence for operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business, previously endured a harrowing 30-day transfer from FPC Morgantown to McKean. He described that experience as the "absolute worst" of his life, highlighting the difficulties faced during the journey.
During the initial transfer, Rodriguez was shackled and transported under strict security measures, including a flight to the Federal Transfer Center in Oklahoma City. He reported spending much of his time locked in a cell with inmates of varying security classifications, leading to a challenging living situation.
As Rodriguez prepares for this next transfer, the uncertainty surrounding developer protections in the crypto space remains a pressing issue, particularly following recent setbacks in Congress regarding the CLARITY Act. The legislation aimed to safeguard developers from being classified as financial intermediaries, but it failed to advance in the Senate.