Tornado Cash co-founder seeks dismissal of money laundering charges, arguing privacy software itself not illegal

• Tornado Cash co-founder files motion to dismiss "fatally flawed" charges of aiding North Korean hackers launder funds • Storm's lawyers argue he simply created software providing financial privacy, not a crime • They say money laundering charges flawed since Tornado Cash doesn't conduct transactions or qualify legally as financial institution
• Storm was released on bail last year, maintains he didn't intend to enable money laundering • US Attorney General previously said Tornado Cash founders helped criminals conceal $1 billion, warned crypto can't hide identities