Roche Freedman Partner Exits Crypto Cases After Video Post

Aug. 31, 2022, 9:35 PM UTC

The leader of a boutique law firm that specializes in cryptocurrency litigation is moving to exit at least two cases after the posting of recordings showing him discussing his relationship with crypto startup Ava Labs.

Kyle Roche, founding partner of Roche Freedman, filed motions Wednesday to withdraw as counsel for proposed classes in separate actions targeting Tron, an issuer of digital tokens, and crypto exchange Bitfinex.

Roche is “no longer involved” in the firm’s class action practice, according to the motions in the Southern District of New York. A Roche spokesperson didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

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