Defense Asks for Reduced Sentence in SEC Hacker Case

Defense attorneys are seeking a significantly shorter sentence for Eric Council Jr., who was implicated in a fraudulent scheme to falsely claim the SEC approved Bitcoin ETFs. The case involves unauthorized access to the SEC’s X account, resulting in a misleading message about spot Bitcoin ETF listings. The defense aims for a sentence of approximately one year, compared to the prosecution’s request for two years. This argument emphasizes that a lesser sentence is just and promotes ethical behavior within legal settings.