.@EleanorTerrett just gave some shout outs, but I’d like to take a moment to do the same. There were some truly incredible journalists in (and out of) the courtroom covering the @TornadoCash trial, and they deserve to be recognized. I’ll start with Eleanor, an absolute legend of a journalist and the voice of @CryptoAmerica_. I’ve been following her work forever, and it was an honor to sit beside her in the courtroom. (I still get a little bit of a Wayne’s World “We’re not worthy” feeling when I’m around Eleanor. She’s such a boss.) Also, major shout out to @davidzmorris of @theragetech. David is such a thoughtful journalist, and, for the past four weeks, has been hellbent on providing the wider world with as many details on this trial as possible - which has been no easy feat. When you combine his work with the analytical work that @L0laL33tz has produced on and around this trial, it’s hard to argue that The Rage hasn’t set the standard for what this sort of coverage should look like. Major round of applause 👏 @cheyenneligon of @CoinDesk is another absolute pro. Her coverage was thoughtful and intricate. I loved reading her work as this trial proceeded, as it helped me to pick up on certain dynamics at play that I wasn’t quite catching on my own. (I’m new to covering trials.) Thank you, Cheyenne! It was also an absolute pleasure to get to know @aleks_gilbert of @DLNewsInfo. Aleks went deep on a number of articles he wrote on the trial, some of which were helpful to me in my reporting. He also did his job diligently despite the fact that he got hurt playing basketball some time toward the middle of the trial and still came to the latter half of the trial despite being on crutches. Truly remarkable dedication. And, finally, thank you to @innercitypress for keeping me up to date on what was happening in the courtroom during the days and hours I couldn’t be there! - For as much as I’m relieved that this trial has come to an end, I will miss feeling the sense of camaraderie that developed between us journalists who showed up from the start of the trial until its conclusion. We all helped one another stay up to date on what was happening and did our best to work synergistically to make sure we offered everyone following our work the best coverage possible. And I know that everyone I’ve mentioned in this post also wanted to be in the courtroom as much as possible to show support to @rstormsf. On that last note, I’ll ask that you, too, support Roman by donating to his legal defense fund to help him finance the appeal process (link in comments). The fight for our rights continues. Let’s be sure not to forget Roman, who’s bearing the heaviest burden for all of us right now.

Also, one last shout out to @jenn_rosenthal from @fund_defi, someone who surely has the spirit of a journalist. (Girl takes serious notes!) And to @amandatums for helping us to understand this case/trial better! You both rock!