U.S. attorneys are moving to commence a retrial for Roman Storm, who co-founded Tornado Cash, following a jury’s inability to reach a consensus on two charges during his prior trial.

Manhattan’s U.S. Attorney, Jay Clayton, submitted a letter to federal Judge Katherine Polk Failla requesting a new trial date, suggesting it could begin between October 5 and October 12, with a duration of approximately three weeks.

The letter noted that while prosecutors were ready to initiate the case as soon as this spring, Storm’s defense team indicated their availability would extend into late 2026.

In a previous ruling, a jury found Storm guilty of operating a money transmitting business without a license but remained deadlocked on the money laundering and sanctions conspiracy allegations, thereby allowing for a retrial on these charges.

Storm has maintained his innocence, asserting that prosecutors did not prove he aimed to facilitate illegal activities using Tornado Cash.

In response to the retrial motions, Storm took to social media to express his concerns, highlighting the severity of potential penalties he could face and questioning the motives of the prosecutors for continuing their case against him.

Amanda Tuminelli, the legal chief at the DeFi Education Fund, voiced her disappointment regarding the Justice Department’s decision to pursue a retrial, citing previous failures to present a compelling case against Storm.

– The retrial decision comes amid a broader context where a recent U.S. Treasury report acknowledged legitimate uses for crypto mixers, indicating a nuanced approach towards privacy in consumer transactions.