Craig Wright’s legal woes continue as the UK Court of Appeal dismissed his appeal in a claim brought by the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA). Wright had sought to challenge an earlier judgment that definitively concluded he is not Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto—a claim central to his ongoing legal battles. The Court, led by Lord Justice Arnold, described Wright’s arguments as baseless, stating they had “no prospect of success” and “totally without merit.”
Allegations of Judicial Bias Rejected
In his appeal, Wright alleged bias against the trial judge, a claim thoroughly dismantled in the decision. The Court found “no credible allegation of either actual bias or apparent bias” and noted that Wright’s arguments amounted to disagreements with the judge’s reasoning rather than evidence of partiality. In fact, the ruling emphasised that the judge had “leant over backwards to ensure that Dr Wright received a fair trial.”
AI-Generated Arguments Undermine Credibility
Notably, Wright’s reliance on ChatGPT raised further questions about his legal strategy. The court observed that parts of Wright’s appeal contained “multiple falsehoods, including reliance upon fictitious authorities […] which appear to be AI-generated hallucinations.” This misuse of generative AI underscores the unconventional and increasingly dubious nature of Wright’s legal approach.
Contempt of Court Hearing Looms
Wright’s legal troubles aren’t over yet. He is scheduled to appear in court on December 18 for a contempt hearing related to COPA’s counterclaim against his staggering £900 billion ($1.14 trillion) lawsuit against Jack Dorsey’s Square and BTC Core. If found guilty, Wright could face arrest and up to two years in prison.
This latest defeat further cements Wright’s unenviable position in the crypto world, as his claims and tactics continue to unravel under judicial scrutiny.
By Steven Pettigrove and Luke Misthos
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