Two Men Plead Not Guilty in Crypto Kidnapping and Torture Case

Two of the men charged with abducting and torturing a cryptocurrency holder visiting New York City have pleaded not guilty to all counts. John Woeltz and William Duplessie, both accused of kidnapping Michael Valentino Teofrasto Carturan and subjecting him to electric shocks, beatings, and other forms of torture in an attempt to gain access to his crypto wallet, appeared in court on Wednesday. Justice Gregory Carro ordered their detention without bail. The men face potential life sentences if convicted. No trial date has been set as of the hearing.