'Crypto King' tells court he fears he might soon end up in jail cell with his kidnappers - CBC
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TorontoSelf-described "Crypto King" Aiden Pleterski blamed his kidnapping for the fact he's currently representing himself at his fraud and money laundering trial in a victim impact statement he read at the sentencing submissions for his kidnapper in Superior Court in Toronto on Thursday. Aiden Pleterski read his victim impact statement in sentencing of kidnapper ThursdayNicole Brockbank · CBC News · Posted: Oct 15, 2026 12:49 PM EDT | Last Updated: October 15Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.'Crypto King' tells court he fears he'll end up in jail with his kidnappersOctober 15|Duration 2:16At his kidnapper's sentencing hearing, Aiden Pleterski said ongoing fear from his kidnapping has kept him from steady work, leaving him unable to afford a defense lawyer for his fraud trial.
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