Keonne Rodriguez, co-founder of Samourai Wallet, reports that he and 70 other inmates face an imminent prison transfer. The move follows the deactivation of a drug treatment program at the FCI McKean facility. Rodriguez enrolled in the program with the goal of reducing his five-year sentence by up to one year.
The co-founder previously served a 30-day transfer period while moving from FPC Morgantown to McKean. He described the experience as extremely difficult, noting that his request to travel independently was rejected. During that transit, he was transported via bus and plane while restrained in handcuffs and ankle shackles.
Rodriguez is currently serving time for his role in operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business. The Department of Justice alleges that he and co-founder William Lonergan Hill processed over $237 million in criminal proceeds through their service. The case remains a focal point in broader discussions regarding developer liability.
Legislative efforts to clarify the status of software developers continue in the US Senate. The latest draft of the CLARITY Act includes provisions to protect developers who do not control user assets from specific money-transmission requirements. However, the bill failed to advance after a procedural vote on September 15.
