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Craig Wright has been legally compelled to update his website with a notice admitting he is not Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, following a court ruling that he lied and forged documents extensively. The notice, part of a dissemination order, must remain for six months and links to the full judgment against him. Wright has also been referred to U.K. prosecutors for potential perjury charges.
Clashes broke out at a protest outside a Chicago police station where community activists and family members of Dexter Reed demanded the firing of officers who fatally shot the 26-year-old during a traffic stop. Video released by the Civilian Office of Police Accountability showed Reed opening fire first, leading to officers firing roughly 96 shots in 41 seconds. Tensions flared as protesters clashed with police, resulting in two injuries and calls for a federal investigation into the officers and the police department.
A memo from the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) questions the validity of the traffic stop that led to the fatal encounter between Chicago police officers and 26-year-old Dexter Reed, recommending that the officers involved be relieved of their policing powers pending the resolution of COPA's investigation. The memo raises concerns about the basis of the traffic stop and the proportionality of the shooting, as well as the officers' ability to see a seat belt violation given the vehicle's dark tints. COPA also notes that the officers fired at Reed a total of 96 times over 41 seconds, with one officer firing at least 50 times, including three final shots while Reed was lying motionless on the ground.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) released bodycam footage of a deadly police shooting in Chicago's Garfield Park, showing Dexter Reed, 26, firing at officers during a traffic stop before being fatally shot by police. The video revealed that officers fired approximately 96 times over 41 seconds, with Reed critically wounded and later dying in the hospital. COPA is conducting a thorough investigation, including reviewing the officers' actions and engaging with relevant authorities, while Reed's family seeks answers about the circumstances leading to the encounter.
A UK court has frozen $7.4 million of Craig Wright's assets following a legal dispute with COPA, a group of Bitcoin developers. The freeze is intended to cover COPA’s legal fees and prevent Wright from dissipating his assets after the court ruled that he is not the creator of Bitcoin. Concerns arose after Wright transferred ownership of his shares, prompting the judge to issue a worldwide freezing order. COPA has been in a legal battle with Wright since 2021, disputing his claims of being the inventor of Bitcoin.
The Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA), backed by Jack Dorsey, has won a UK court ruling stating that Craig Wright, who claimed to be Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, "lied on an extraordinary scale" and is not the author of the Bitcoin white paper or the creator of Bitcoin technology. COPA accused Wright of forging documents and using the courts for fraud. The alliance aims to remove patents as a barrier to cryptocurrency innovation. This ruling comes after Wright previously sued Bitcoin Core developers and companies for copyright violations, prompting the Bitcoin Legal Defense Fund to speak out against abusive lawsuits in the Bitcoin community.
U.K. Judge James Mellor ruled that Craig Wright is not Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin, or the author of the Bitcoin whitepaper, following the Crypto Open Patent Alliance trial. The judge plans to issue a ruling confirming that Wright does not hold these titles, in response to COPA's efforts to prevent him from making claims over the technology.
Unseen emails between Adam Back and Satoshi Nakamoto have been revealed in the ongoing trial between COPA and Craig Wright, who claims to be Nakamoto. The emails, dating back to August 2008, shed light on the technical underpinnings of Bitcoin and challenge Wright's claims of inspiration from B-money. The trial is seen as pivotal for Bitcoin's future, with COPA aiming to keep BTC's foundational documents in the public domain to ensure open and collaborative development within the digital currency ecosystem.
The COPA v Wright trial began with opening arguments in a London court, where COPA seeks to prove that Dr. Craig Wright is not Satoshi Nakamoto, the inventor of Bitcoin. Both sides presented their cases, with COPA alleging forgery and Dr. Wright asserting his identity. Dr. Wright secured an early victory by gaining permission to introduce additional documents supporting his case, including an early draft of the Bitcoin white paper. The trial will continue on February 6.
The trial to determine Craig Wright's claim to be Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto has begun in a U.K. court, with the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) alleging that Wright forged his proof. Wright maintains his identity as Satoshi and has legally pursued members of the crypto community for copyright violations. The trial will continue with Wright's testimony and cross-examination, as COPA seeks to prove that he is not the true creator of Bitcoin.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) in Chicago has stated that they have been unable to substantiate claims of sexual misconduct by Chicago police officers against migrants. Despite an ongoing investigation involving multiple agencies and community advocates, no alleged victims have been identified so far. COPA did uncover another sexual misconduct allegation in a different district, but the source of the complaints is still being determined. The investigation remains open and ongoing, with the city's public safety committee urging for an expedited process. The Chicago Police Department's Bureau of Internal Affairs is also conducting its own investigation.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) has acknowledged a complaint against Chicago police officers for alleged sexual contact with migrants housed at a police station. The complaint has prompted an internal investigation by the Chicago Police Department (CPD). The allegations involve at least one officer engaging in sexual misconduct with a migrant housed at a West Side police station. The investigation is also looking into whether any of the migrants involved were minors. The city has been struggling to find adequate housing for migrants bused to Chicago from Texas, with many being temporarily housed in police stations. The situation has drawn criticism from city and state leaders, who are calling for a thorough investigation and accountability for those involved.