Crypto Scammers In Jail Beg To Be Released To Avoid Coronavirus

Crypto scammers held in jails demand to be released from prison because they are afraid they will catch the new Coronavirus or COVID-19 that is spreading fast around the globe. As the state of New Jersey aims to prevent a new wave of invections during the lockdown, the crypto scammers in jail, beg the courts to release them and to avoid infections as we are reading in the following crypto news.

Two men that were accused of scamming investors out of more than $722 million through a Ponzi scheme, were found begging the New Jersey federal court to allow them a temporary release during the coronavirus outbreak. Jobadiah Sinclair and Matthew Brent filed multiple motions over the past four days citing concerns about their health during the COVID19 pandemic. According to the news, their attorneys claim that the Essex County Correctional Facility has ‘’exceptionally poor record of maintaining detainee health’’ and one of the attorneys even commented that:

‘’It is not a matter of ‘if,’ but ‘when’ the DOC has its own COVID-19 outbreak… Once the virus is introduced, it will be nearly impossible to stop its spread… The risk to Mr. Goettsche’s health and safety grows with each day that he remains incarcerated at the DOC.’’

Other attorneys cited the same claims. They say that this facility is being at risk mainly because of the many health and safety-related issues which includes leaks that cause molds on the walls and poorly maintained food equipment and even expired foods as well:

‘’Given the noted risks of illness through inadequate food service and environmental safety at the Essex County Correctional Facility, a swift outbreak of COVID-19 at the facility is virtually inevitable.’’

The attorneys even pointed out the fact that if they remain behind bars, they will not be able to meet with their legal counsel which would seriously endanger the clients from being able to prepare for their defense cases. The new guidelines include ‘’severe limitation’’ of attorney visits to the facility:

‘’This means we will only learn whether we can or cannot have a contact visit with Mr. Goettsche on site, upon physically appearing at the DOC.’’

Both crypto scammers now can meet with their attorneys in closed quarters to review electronic material in order to reduce the risk of infection. The correctional facility in question also considers a 23-hour lockdown to avoid the spread of the virus but one of the lawyers pointed out:

‘’Mr. Weeks cannot access this information electronically; he cannot participate in an online/virtual meeting with counsel… In short, continued detention of Mr. Weeks during this pandemic cripples his ability to participate in the development of his defense.’’