SEC vs. Ripple: Lawyers Leave SEC Side, Both Groups Add New Lawyers

Lawyers Pascale Guerrier, Richard Best and Robert MacDonald Moye representing the US SEC in its ongoing lawsuit against Ripple have withdrawn from the case .

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Several attorneys have walked in and out of the lawsuit between Ripple Labs, its executives, and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, as shown in court filings on August 23.

Last motions filed sought leave to remove attorneys Richard Best and Robert MacDonald Moye from the trial, with the former having the motion immediately granted due to extended medical leave. Moye's removal is still pending a decision from Judge Analisa Torres.

Earlier the same day, a request was filed for the lawyer Pascale Guerrier to be dismissed from the case. This request was also quickly granted by the judge.

Court filing for withdrawal of SEC lawyer Pascale Guerrier. Source: Official Court Papers

In a game of legal musical chairs, also on August 23, Judge Torres endorsed attorney Michael A. Schulman for Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, as well than lawyers Marc. J. Jones and Peter Bryan Moores will represent the SEC.

In response to the changes, the crypto community shared their views on social media.

Some users have commented that lawyers leaving the SEC side "don't want their names tied to the wrong side of the story." Another commented on the timing saying:

The SEC has lawyers who...