The fourth pre-trial hearing for the case involving the Samourai Wallet developers unfolded today in the Southern District of New York. This marks the second occasion for developers Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill to appear in public since their previous court date on September 17, 2024.
Today’s proceedings were notably brief and lacked significant developments compared to past hearings.
### Pre-Trial Motion Schedule
During the hearing, both the prosecution and defense ironed out and confirmed the pre-trial motion schedule. Here’s what they agreed upon:
– May 9, 2025 — Initial motion filing
– June 6, 2025 — Prosecution’s response
– June 20, 2025 — Defense replies to the prosecution
### Expert Disclosure
The agreement also set timelines for expert disclosures. The prosecution is expected to present their disclosure by July 15, 2025, while the defense has until August 8, 2025. Additionally, further disclosures could take place on July 16, 2025, coinciding with the next scheduled in-person pre-trial hearing at 10:00 AM EST.
### Hill To Remain in Lisbon
In an interesting twist, Hill’s attorney requested that Hill be excused from attending future pre-trial hearings in person. Given Hill’s current residence in Lisbon, Portugal, the travel expenses for returning to New York City were cited as onerous. The attorney noted that pre-trial services supported this request. Judge Richard Berman did not express any objections to this arrangement.
### Rodriguez Expresses Gratitude
Post-hearing, Keonne Rodriguez conveyed his appreciation to all those contributing to the Peer-to-Peer Rights Fund, which supports their legal battle. For individuals keen on supporting, the fund is still open to donations.
### Trial Start Date
The trial itself is set to commence on November 3, 2025.
