Bitcoin Kidnapping Case: Second Suspect Denied Bail in Soho Torture Incident

Bail Denied for Second Suspect

• 📌 William Duplessie, the second individual arrested in connection with a Bitcoin kidnapping and torture case in Soho, has been denied bail.
• ⚖️ Duplessie appeared in court facing kidnapping and assault charges, accused of holding an Italian business partner captive for weeks.
• 💸 The defense's request for a $1 million bail package, which included home detention, was rejected by the judge.

Allegations of Torture and Kidnapping

• ⛓️ Prosecutors allege that Duplessie and his co-defendant, John Waltz, tortured the victim for approximately 17 days in a Soho townhouse.
• 💧 The victim was reportedly urinated on and forced to smoke crack cocaine during the ordeal.
• 💰 The motive for the kidnapping is believed to be a dispute over cryptocurrency.

Luring and Captivity Details

• ✈️ The victim, an Italian business partner, was allegedly lured to New York by threats against his family.
• 🔒 Upon arrival, his passport and electronics were seized, and he was bound, beaten, and subjected to electric shocks.
• ⚠️ At one point, the victim was reportedly hung over a ledge by Waltz, with threats made if he did not reveal his Bitcoin password.

Escape and Legal Ramifications

• 🏃‍♂️ Fearing for his life, the victim claimed he would provide his Bitcoin password and escaped when his captors went to retrieve a laptop.
• 📈 Duplessie faces a minimum sentence of 15 years to life, with a maximum of 25 years to life, according to prosecutors.
• 🔍 Authorities are also investigating a previous conviction in Switzerland.
• 📰 Eyewitness News reporter Anthony Carlo provided the latest details on the case.