— Crime, John Karony
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SafeMoon CEO Braden John Karony found guilty on all counts
The jury found Karony guilty on all three criminal counts in his trial related to misrepresentations to investors.
— John Karony, Legal
SafeMoon CEO defense claims there was no conspiracy among execs
The defense said there could be no conspiracy between John Karony and SafeMoon CTO Thomas “Papa” Smith, because Smith was just taking orders.
SafeMoon CEO branded ‘remorseless liar’ in explosive closing argument
A closing statement by Assistant US Attorney Dana Rehnquist laid out two dozen “material lies” told by SafeMoon CEO John Karony.
— John Karony, Legal
EXCLUSIVE: SafeMoon liquidity spending ‘good business,’ says defense
CEO John Karony is accused of secretly withdrawing funds from SafeMoon liquidity pools and using them to buy cars and real estate.
— John Karony, Legal
SafeMoon’s image was carefully curated — and misleading, witness says
Henry “Hank” Wyatt says that John Karony approved website content that misrepresented the nature of SafeMoon's tokenomics.
— John Karony, Legal
EXCLUSIVE: Ex-SafeMoon CTO admits rug pull, details insider exemptions
According to former SafeMoon CTO Thomas “Papa” Smith, “As soon as I start asking you to trust me, you shouldn't.”
— John Karony, Legal
John Karony trial starts with a confused witness and SafeMoon merch
The trial of former SafeMoon CEO John Karony saw testimony from a victim who lost $20K and a SafeMoon die-hard in a branded hoodie.
SafeMoon team criminally charged after buying Porsche with investor funds
SafeMoon founders have been criminally charged for misrepresenting the 'locked liquidity' for the project and misappropriating investor funds.
YouTuber Ben Phillips made $12M from SafeMoon crypto pump and dump scheme
CoffeeZilla says YouTuber Ben Phillips claimed to have "diamond hands" whilst secretly dumping SafeMoon tokens, securing a $12M profit.