Indicted ‘Bitcoin Jesus’ Pays Roger Stone $600,000 to Lobby for Him
Indicted ‘Bitcoin Jesus’ Pays Roger Stone $600,000 to Lobby for Him

The longtime Trump ally is lobbying Congress to change the law that the crypto entrepreneur Roger Ver was charged with violating.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article presents a claim about Roger Stone lobbying for Roger Ver, a crypto entrepreneur. While the snippet mentions Stone and lobbying, the provided sources do not directly confirm the specific claim about Ver or the $600,000 payment. Therefore, the accuracy is mixed. The article exhibits moderate bias due to the association of Stone with Trump and the implication of potentially controversial lobbying activities.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim:** Roger Stone is lobbying Congress.
- Verification Source #2: Mentions "H.Amdt.667 to H.R.4664 - 118th Congress (2023-2024)" which implies lobbying activities in Congress. This source provides weak support.
- Verification Source #3: Mentions Congressional Republicans. This source provides weak support.
- Claim:** Roger Stone is lobbying for Roger Ver.
- None of the provided sources mention Roger Ver or a connection between Stone and Ver. This claim is *not covered* by the provided sources.
- Claim:** Roger Stone was paid $600,000 to lobby.
- Verification Source #2: Mentions "$600,000, to remain available until expended for the Major General David F." This source provides weak support, but does not mention Stone or Ver.
- Claim:** Roger Ver was charged with violating a law.
- None of the provided sources mention Roger Ver being charged with a crime. This claim is *not covered* by the provided sources.
- Claim:** Roger Ver is a crypto entrepreneur.
- None of the provided sources mention Roger Ver being a crypto entrepreneur. This claim is *not covered* by the provided sources.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Verification Source #2: Mentions $600,000, but not in direct connection to Roger Stone or Roger Ver.
- The lack of coverage for the central claims regarding Roger Ver and the specific lobbying activities makes it difficult to assess the factual accuracy.
- The article's title and snippet strongly imply a connection between Stone, Ver, and lobbying, but the provided sources do not substantiate this connection.
- Verification Source #1: Mentions Sandoval being indicted, which shows that the justice department does indict people.