Roger Ver Gains Powerful Ally as Marla Maples Calls for Case Dismissal

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Marla Maples, former wife of Donald Trump, has joined a growing list of high-profile figures calling for the dismissal of charges against Bitcoin advocate Roger Ver.

Maples, Trumpâ€™s second ex-wife, took to social media on March 16 to amplify a campaign urging the US government to drop its case against Ver, known in the crypto community as “Bitcoin Jesus.” In her post on X, she shared a video created by a group supporting Ver and tagged notable figures, including Trump, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and US Attorney General Pam Bondi.

Roger Verâ€™s Legal Battle Explained

The US Department of Justice has charged Roger Ver with mail fraud, tax evasion, and filing false tax returns. Authorities allege he concealed his Bitcoin holdings when renouncing his US citizenship in 2014, resulting in $48 million in unpaid taxes. Ver and his supporters argue that the charges are politically motivated and part of a broader misuse of the legal system, often referred to as “lawfare.”

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Maples, who was married to Trump from 1993 to 1999, has maintained a cordial relationship with him over the years. She attended his 2017 inauguration and has expressed willingness to support him in his political endeavors, saying she is “open to whatever way that I can serve.”

Prominent Figures Rally Behind Ver

Roger Verâ€™s case has sparked widespread debate, drawing support from influential figures in the crypto space. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and Ross Ulbricht, the creator of Silk Roadâ€”who was serving a double life sentence until Trump commuted his sentence in Januaryâ€”are among those advocating for Ver.

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Despite the growing support, neither Trump nor the White House has publicly addressed Verâ€™s plea for a pardon. However, Musk has taken a firm stance against the request, stating in an X post earlier this year that Ver would not be pardoned because he had renounced his US citizenship. â€œMembership has its privileges,â€ Musk added.

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1883408063694254415

Ver, who was arrested in Spain in 2024 following the US indictment, was granted bail under the condition that he remain in the country during extradition proceedings. In December, he moved to dismiss the charges, arguing that the IRSâ€™s “exit tax”â€”which applies to individuals renouncing US citizenshipâ€”is unconstitutionally vague when applied to cryptocurrency.

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As Verâ€™s legal battle unfolds, the case has intensified discussions on how digital assets are regulated and taxed. Supporters, including Maples and other prominent voices, continue to argue that the charges against him reflect broader government overreach in the cryptocurrency space.

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Steven Walgenbach

Steven's passion for cryptocurrency and blockchain technology began in 2014, inspiring him to immerse himself in the field. He notably secured a top 5 world ranking in robotics. While he initially pursued a computer science degree at the University of Texas at Arlington, he chose to pause his studies after two semesters to take a more hands-on approach in advancing cryptocurrency technology. During this period, he actively worked on multiple patents related to cryptocurrency and blockchain. Additionally, Steven has explored various areas of the financial sector, including banking and financial markets, developing prototypes such as fully autonomous trading bots and intuitive interfaces that streamline blockchain integration, among other innovations.

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