William Duplessie and John Woeltz pleaded not guilty to kidnapping and torturing an Italian man for his Bitcoin in a Manhattan townhouse. Their lawyers asserted that the victim appeared to be unharmed, presenting video evidence of him smiling and moving freely during his purported captivity. Prosecutors countered that the narrative of the defense was misleading, emphasizing that victim behavior during abuse can vary. The duo, still in custody, faces serious charges, and their next court appearance is scheduled for July 15.
This narrative is entirely false," said Sam Talkin, Duplessie's lawyer. "The story that he is selling doesn't make sense."
Victims of abuse are not always going to act the way that we expect them to," added Prosecutor Sania Khan.
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