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Steven Nerayoff, an early advisor to the Ethereum network, has made shocking allegations against Michael Hlady, a government agent, regarding unjust prosecution and extortion. Nerayoff’s recent tweet sheds light on his ongoing legal battle and pursuit of justice against those involved in what he calls the “#EthGate scandal.”
Allegations of Collaboration and Extortion
In his tweet, Nerayoff minced no words, declaring, “justice is finally being served” against Michael Hlady, whom he labelled a “government agent/provocateur.”
Steven Nerayoff accused Hlady of collaborating with FBI agents and others to unjustly prosecute him for nearly four years. He asserted, “the FBI gave credibility to Hlady,” alleging them to be partners in injustice by extorting hundreds of thousands of dollars from him.
He further alleged that despite being aware of Hlady’s fraudulent activities, the government portrayed him as Nerayoff’s co-defendant in a fabricated extortion conspiracy.
Details of the Lawsuit
As a result of the injustice done to him, Nerayoff knocked on the doors of the Court and filed a lawsuit against FBI agents, Michael Hlady and Marianna Shooshani, involved in fabricating and prosecuting him for a crime he claims never happened.
Nerayoff vows to “not stop until we have uncovered every bit of corruption, including within agencies like the SEC, involved in #EthGate.”. He anticipates Hlady’s deposition to reveal his dealings with FBI agents and believes it will expose the truth behind the scandal.
In short,
Steven Nerayoff’s tweet comes out as a mix of frustration over the injustice done to him and a sense of victorious achievements for the win of right over wrong. The lawsuit has been a complex legal battle intertwined with allegations of government collaboration, extortion, and injustice within the cryptocurrency industry.