Bitfinex hacker Ilya Lichtenstein credits Trump’s First Step Act for early prison release
Ilya Lichtenstein, the hacker behind the 2016 Bitfinex heist, has been released from prison early, attributing his release to the First Step Act, a criminal justice reform law signed by former President Trump. Lichtenstein was sentenced to over five years for his role in the theft of $4.5 billion worth of Bitcoin. The First Step Act allows for reduced sentences for certain non-violent offenders, which Lichtenstein leveraged for his early release. His case highlights the impact of the legislation on sentencing and prison reform in the U.S.
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