In the ongoing legal battle between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), pro-XRP legal expert John Deaton has once again defended Ripple, specifically taking aim at former <a href="https://www.cryptoknowmics.com/news/binance-us-attorney-seeks-sec-investigation-halt/">SEC</a> Chair Jay Clayton. Deaton accused Clayton of making misrepresentations in relation to the case, asserting that Clayton often distorts the truth.
<h2>Deaton Challenges Clayton's Critique on Ripple's Legal Ruling</h2>
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Deaton's criticism was prompted by a now-deleted post on X (formerly Twitter), where Clayton questioned Judge Analisa Torres's ruling on Ripple's programmatic sales. Deaton swiftly countered Clayton's claims, stating that there are no similar cases with facts supporting the SEC's position at summary judgment.

Distinguishing the Ripple case from others Clayton may have referenced, Deaton cited the LBRY case, emphasizing that the judge explicitly stated the ruling didn't apply to secondary sales. Regarding the Terraform Labs case, Deaton dismissed any similarity, asserting that if Clayton was referring to it, "he's full of shit."
<h2>Deaton Exposes Contrasts in Legal Rulings, Criticizes</h2>
Deaton highlighted the key difference between Judge Torres's summary judgment decision in the Ripple case, where evidence was presented, and Judge Rakoff's ruling on a 'Motion to Dismiss,' where no evidence was presented. This rebuke follows previous criticism from Deaton, who previously labeled Clayton a "total fraud" in response to the former SEC Chair distancing himself from the SEC's enforcement actions. Notably, the SEC filed the lawsuit against Ripple on Clayton's last day in office.

Ripple vs. SEC: Pro-XRP Lawyer Challenges Ex-SEC Boss

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Ripple vs. SEC: Pro-XRP Lawyer Challenges Ex-SEC Boss

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