Two SEC Lawyers Forced to Resign Over Debt Box Sanctions Controversy

Monday, 22 April 2024, 19:42

Two SEC lawyers stepped down following a federal judge's rebuke of the agency's actions in the case involving Debt Box. The judge accused the SEC of an 'abuse of power' during attempts to restrain the Utah-based crypto company. The resignations come as a response to the fallout from the sanctions fiasco.
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Two SEC Lawyers Forced to Resign Over Debt Box Sanctions Controversy

Resignations at SEC

Two lawyers at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) were compelled to resign due to a federal judge's criticism of the agency. The judge condemned the SEC for its actions against Debt Box.

Sanctions Incident

The SEC faced repercussions for what the judge called a 'gross abuse of power' while seeking a restraining order against the crypto firm.

  • Outcome: Resignation of the two lawyers
  • Reprimand: Judge's scathing criticism

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