John Woeltz and William Duplessie have entered not guilty pleas to charges related to the alleged kidnapping and false imprisonment of cryptocurrency holder Michael Carturan in New York City. During a recent court appearance in Manhattan, Justice Gregory Carro denied bail for both defendants facing potential life sentences if convicted. The defense team contends that Carturan willingly participated in activities at a SoHo townhouse during the alleged incident. Prosecutors Sarah Khan presented evidence suggesting a longstanding connection between the defendants and Carturan through their shared history in cryptocurrency investments, citing years of electronic communications.