- Jarett Dunn, charged with attacking Solana’s Pump.fun, has sought to withdraw his guilty plea
- Dunn’s legal team has exited the case, expressing opposition to his plea reversal
- The former employee cited new factors influencing his decision as he prepares for a potential trial
Jarett Dunn, the Pump.fun attacker facing sentencing for his involvement in a cyberattack on the Solana platform, has unexpectedly requested to withdraw his guilty plea. This move, which Dunn claims is driven by a desire to fight the case, has led his legal team to step down. Now, Dunn faces the challenge of securing new representation for an impending hearing, where he will argue his case before a judge.
Attack on Pump.fun and Legal Fallout
The Pump.fun incident, where Dunn allegedly exploited his position to transfer substantial funds, sparked controversy in the crypto community. Initially, Dunn’s actions were viewed by some as vigilante justice against a platform he criticized for allegedly harming users, but his guilty plea put paid to this idea.
Dunn’s guilty plea was expected to lead to a sentence possibly extending to seven years beginning Froday, but in front of a visibly surprised judge, he changed his plea.
Dunn’s Defense Changes Course
Dunn’s decision to contest his plea was opposed by his counsel, who informed him that they would no longer represent him if he followed through with it. Dunn maintained that he was going to change his plea, citing unaddressed factors and gaps in the original case against him. Since the plea reversal will likely result in a trial, Dunn now has two weeks to secure a new legal team to defend his position.
Within the crypto community, Dunn’s decision has generated mixed responses; some supporters have rallied around his “fight for truth,” while others believe his guilty plea reflected his true actions. One thing appears to be for sure: it won’t be a quiet few weeks.
