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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has condemned the possible life sentence that Roger Ver, also known as Bitcoin Jesus, might be facing. According to Buterin, the possible sentence does not make sense for nonviolent tax offenses, mentioning that it may be politically motivated. Vitalik Buterin’s comment was in response to a post made by Silk Road marketplace founder Ross Ulbricht, where he took to the blogging website to protest Ver’s incarceration, asking for his release. He mentioned that Roger Ver supported him when he was incarcerated and needed help, and it was his turn to support Ver. “Roger Ver was there for me when I was down and needed help. Now Roger needs our support. No one should spend the rest of their life in prison over taxes. Let him pay the tax (if any) and be done with it. #FreeRoger,” he said on X. Ross attached a photo showing Ver holding a placard that reads “FreeRoss” in 2014 side by side with himself holding a placard that reads “FreeRoger” in 2025. Roger Ver holding a placard that reads “FreeRoss.org” in 2014 side by side with Ross Ulbricht holding a placard that reads “FreeRoger” in 2025. Source: @RealRossU (X/Twitter). Vitalik Buterin condemns Ver’s plight In his statement, Buterin argued that potentially spending life in prison over tax evasion offenses is absurd. He highlighted that other individuals and firms in the crypto industry have committed the sentences and have seen milder judgments. Going to prison for the rest of your life over non-violent tax offenses is absurd. The case against Roger seems very politically motivated; like with @RealRossU, there have been plenty of people and corporations who have been accused of far worse and yet faced sentences far… https://t.co/7G3zDkn2F2 — vitalik.eth (@VitalikButerin) March 1, 2025 “Going to prison for the rest of…

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