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Keonne Rodriguez shared that SDNY sold the Samourai devs’ bitcoin. Here’s the clip from our show on 12/11/25 before reporting to his prison sentence. The Administration is now reportedly looking into this. Keonne Rodriguez Bitcoin Magazine Senator Cynthia Lummis Todd Blanche Donald J. Trump

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American entrepreneur Keonne Rodriguez built a successful Bitcoin wallet app called Samourai Wallet. He’s now being sent to prison for it. In a few weeks, Keonne will begin his 5-year sentence behind bars, unless the Bitcoin community can save him by pressuring the US Administration to offer a pardon. When I heard about this story, it sounded like fake news, so I went straight to the source. In this exclusive interview, Keonne Rodriguez is descriptive, logical, and vulnerable. His story is heartbreaking and terrifying. By the end, it's evident he's sitting directly in the crossfire between freedom tech and surveillance states. This is a critical moment in history—a moment for the Bitcoin community to stand up. Just as Ross Ulbricht was pardoned, Keonne Rodriguez must be forgiven, too. We cannot allow one of our own fellow Bitcoiners to spend time in jail for building a legitimate product that protects our Bitcoin and strengthens the network. We must unify to ensure Keonne Rodriguez is freed. Alone, he doesn’t stand a chance. But with support from faithful Bitcoiners, we can bring awareness to his cause. Knowledge is power. Watch the interview and vocalize your support for Keonne Rodriguez in the comments. Show Summary: In this gripping conversation, Keonne shares his harrowing experience of building Samourai Wallet, a non-custodial Bitcoin wallet focused on user privacy, and the subsequent FBI raid that led to his arrest. He discusses the legal challenges he faced, including conspiracy charges and the pressure to plead guilty, despite his innocence. The conversation highlights the broader implications of privacy in the cryptocurrency space and the political motivations behind his prosecution. Keonne’s story serves as a cautionary tale about the intersection of technology, law, and personal freedom. It is a moment in Bitcoin’s history that could define how we protect our freedom in the digital age. Key Takeaways: - Samourai Wallet prioritizes user privacy and control over funds. - The FBI raid was a shocking and aggressive response to a tech startup. - Keonne faced serious charges without any prior criminal history. - The legal system pressured him into a plea deal despite his innocence. - Public statements on social media were used against him in court. - The indictment was based on misinterpretations of his actions and intent. - Keonne’s case highlights the challenges of privacy in the cryptocurrency space. - The financial burden of legal fees was overwhelming for Keonne and his family. - Home confinement significantly impacted Keonne’s quality of life. - The case raises important questions about free speech and innovation in technology. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Free Speech and Innovation 02:41 Building Samurai Wallet: A Focus on Privacy 05:13 The FBI Raid: A Shocking Turn of Events 08:05 The Arrest: Confusion and Fear 10:45 Understanding the Charges: Conspiracy and Tweets 13:24 The Legal Battle: Navigating the System 16:04 The Impact of Social Media on Legal Proceedings 18:59 The Bail Conditions: A Million Dollar Bond 21:44 Life Under Home Confinement 24:33 The Ongoing Fight for Justice 29:03 The Burden of Legal Costs 31:11 Impacts of Home Confinement 33:31 The Decision to Take a Plea Deal 38:22 The Brady Violation and Its Implications 43:05 Sentencing and Aftermath 56:51 Community Support and Call to Action This story is brought to you by LAB Network. Thank you to Puncher75 - BIP-110 ,₿ob Van Kirk, CTP, BTC Sessions 😎, Eric V Stacks and countless other bitcoiners for already stepping up.

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Many questioned why Samourai Wallet took the plea deal? When facing 25-years in prison + $237m forfeiture order + being barred from talking about his own intent in front of a jury + a judge who refused to hear the defense arguments = plea deal was the clear path forward. Hear Keonne explain it all in his own words on the Kim Iversen 🇺🇸 here: Help us reach our goal of 100k signatures, sign & share the petition to pardon Samourai Wallet today: Donald J. Trump Eric Trump Donald Trump Jr. Get these Bitcoin wallet developers a pardon! Joe Rogan Tucker Carlson Candace Owens Theo Von Give this man a chance to share his story! Support the families facing financial ruin here:

Many questioned why Samourai Wallet took the plea deal? When facing 25-years in prison + $237m forfeiture order + being barred from talking about his own intent in front of a jury + a judge who refused to hear the defense arguments = plea deal was the clear path forward. Hear Keonne explain it all in his own words on the Kim Iversen 🇺🇸 here: Help us reach our goal of 100k signatures, sign & share the petition to pardon Samourai Wallet today: Donald J. Trump Eric Trump Donald Trump Jr. Get these Bitcoin wallet developers a pardon! Joe Rogan Tucker Carlson Candace Owens Theo Von Give this man a chance to share his story! Support the families facing financial ruin here:

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WE WON'T BOW Tomorrow, Keonne Rodriguez checks into federal prison. For three years I've warned about the war on crypto. Biden's EO 14067 unleashed a reign of terror on the industry. My wife and I sat in horror during Ian Freeman's sentencing. Ian introduced thousands to Bitcoin starting in 2010. He promoted peace and voluntary exchange. His show Free Talk Live is why I moved to New Hampshire. He got 8 years. He's still in prison. Six months later, Roger Ver was arrested in Spain and thrown into the same prison where John McAfee died under mysterious circumstances. Roger is the reason I got into crypto in 2012. He showed me Bitcoin wasn't just technology but a path to peace and freedom. He faced 109 years for manufactured retroactive tax charges. Now Keonne begins 5 years. William Hill got 4. Roman Storm awaits sentencing. Their crime? Writing code. Building privacy tools. Exercising their First Amendment rights to protect our Fourth Amendment rights. All five men sought legal counsel before doing what they did. They followed the rules. They got destroyed anyway. These men shouldn't be in prison. They should be celebrated. Trump promised us a Golden Age for crypto. Right now it's looking more like a Golden Cage. He has the power to pardon these men and end the war on crypto for good. I'm calling on him to do it. But if he won't, he needs to understand something: We won't bow. I wrote this before I knew the full Samourai story. Hopefully the next song will be celebrating all five pardons. Eileen Day, Mrs. ₿onnie Freeman, Mark Edge, Ross Ulbricht, Keonne Rodriguez Free Talk Live Roman Storm 🇺🇸 🌪️ Rothmus 🏴 Bri Teresi Jeffrey A Tucker Brownstone Institute iam4iam Angela McArdle HealthRanger Libertarian Party Libertarian Party NH 🦔 Mises Caucus Chris Martenson Mario Nawfal Efrat Fenigson Walker⚡️ Cedric Youngelman ⚡️ Jesse Tevelow, Free Samourai, burn the bridge, ₿ob Van Kirk, CTP, shannon fitzgerald, lauren emily, Keonne Rodriguez, Sweet Biddi McGee, Puncher75, LaurentMT, Carla Gericke, Live Free And Thrive!, Dylan Allman

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