UK Court Rejects Craig Wright’s Appeal, Contempt Hearing Set for December

• Craig Wright’s appeal against COPA was rejected, deemed “totally without merit.”
• The court highlighted AI-generated falsehoods in Wright’s arguments.
• Wright faces a contempt hearing in December over possible injunction violations.

A UK court dismissed Craig Wright’s appeal relating to the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA), who alleges to be Satoshi Nakamoto. The Court of Appeal found his allegations frivolous and without merit, thus ending another contentious litigation exercise for him.

The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal by Wright.

UK Court of Appeal Lord Justice Arnold rejected Craig Wright’s appeal, describing it as “totally without merit.” The court ruling dismissed Wright’s claims, including his assertion of judicial bias, stating that his accusations lacked credibility and presented no evidence. The judge noted that the original trial judge went to great lengths to ensure fairness during the proceedings.

Wright’s appeal followed a decision earlier this year that firmly established he is not Bitcoin’s creator. Legal experts and crypto communities have closely followed the case, with COPA maintaining that Wright’s arguments lacked substantive proof throughout the proceedings.

AI-Generated Claims and Misconduct Highlighted

The appeal process highlighted Wright’s reliance on ChatGPT, a generative AI tool, to support his claims. The court pointed out that some of his arguments included fictitious references and falsehoods attributed to AI hallucinations, further undermining the credibility of his appeal.

Additionally, Wright faces a contempt of court hearing on December 18 after allegations arose that his recent legal actions violated injunctions issued by the UK court. These injunctions prohibited Wright from initiating or threatening further litigation based on his assertion of being Satoshi Nakamoto.

Upcoming Contempt Hearing and Legal Risks

The upcoming hearing will examine whether Wright’s large-scale lawsuit against Bitcoin developers and over 100 cryptocurrency companies breached these court orders. COPA has argued that the new case involving a staggering $1 trillion claim constitutes a direct violation of the court’s previous rulings.

The court has ordered Wright to attend the hearing in person. He could face arrest and up to two years in prison if found guilty of contempt. Questions remain about whether Wright will appear at the London hearing or continue to avoid proceedings by staying overseas. His absence, however, could negatively impact his standing with the court.

Wright’s ongoing legal battles, including his pursuit of claims asserting his identity as Satoshi Nakamoto, have drawn significant attention in the cryptocurrency industry. While his options for appeal now appear limited to the UK Supreme Court, the rejection of his arguments in this case marks a significant setback.