Alex Mashinsky: Prosecutors urge rejection of motion to vacate Celsius sentence

Alex Mashinsky Celsius cryptocurrency fraud Southern District of New York motion to vacate

U.S. federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York have urged a judge to reject a motion filed by Alex Mashinsky, the former CEO of the collapsed cryptocurrency lender Celsius, to vacate his prison sentence.

Mashinsky, who is currently serving a 144-month sentence following a guilty plea to commodities and securities fraud, is attempting to represent himself pro se. His petition claims legal errors and ineffective assistance of counsel, while also referencing matters involving the cryptocurrency exchange FTX and former Celsius colleague Roni Cohen-Pavon.

Prosecutors argued that the motion is “without merit” and lacks legal substance. They noted that Mashinsky has not provided a sworn declaration to support his allegations and characterized his filing as an attempt to rehash issues already addressed during his sentencing or to shift blame to his previous legal team.

Entities

Alex Mashinsky · Celsius · FTX · Roni Cohen-Pavon · Southern District of New York

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] Mashinsky pleaded guilty to commodities and securities fraud. www.cryptobreaking.com · cointelegraph.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Mashinsky failed to submit a sworn declaration in support of his allegations. www.cryptobreaking.com · cointelegraph.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Roni Cohen-Pavon was sentenced to time served. www.cryptobreaking.com · cointelegraph.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Mashinsky is attempting to blame his legal counsel for failing to pursue certain arguments. www.cryptobreaking.com · cointelegraph.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Alex Mashinsky’s motion to vacate his conviction and sentence is without merit. www.criptotendencias.com · www.cryptobreaking.com · cointelegraph.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Alex Mashinsky was sentenced to 144 months in prison. www.cryptobreaking.com · cointelegraph.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Mashinsky informed the court he would proceed pro se. www.cryptobreaking.com · cointelegraph.com

Sources

Alex Mashinsky: Fiscales Rechazan Su Recurso Por Celsius [www.criptotendencias.com]

3 days ago

U. S. Federal Prosecutors Reject Ex-Celsius CEO’s Motion to Vacate [www.cryptobreaking.com]

3 days ago

US Attorneys Blast Ex-Celsius CEO’s Motion to Vacate as ‘Without Merit’ [cointelegraph.com]

3 days ago