John E Deaton clarified an important point regarding his role in the lawsuit

Lawyer John E Deaton clarified an important point regarding his role in the lawsuit.

Lawyer John E Deaton recently clarified an important point regarding his role in the lawsuit. He noted:

TO BE CLEAR:

I have not asked anybody for any money or for any contribution of any kind whatsoever associated with my efforts in the Ripple or LBRY cases. I’ve turned many people down who offered to contribute for my time and my expenses.

Not only have I never been paid a dime but I have spent a considerable amount of my own funds fighting the SEC’s overreach such as hiring local attorneys to file the appropriate paper work for my appearances, etc. I am doing this because I can and b/c its the right thing to do.

TO BE CLEAR: I HAVE ZERO EXPECTATION TO BE PAID!ALTHOUGH I TRULY APPRECIATE PEOPLE’S GRATITUDE FOR MY EFFORTS, I WILL CONTINUE TO TURN DOWN ANY AND ALL OFFERS REGARDING ANY FORM OF PAYMENT FROM ANYONE REGARDING MY EFFORTS ASSOCIATED WITH XRP or LBC.

Unless I file an appearance as a defense counsel representing a Company that is being sued by the SEC, my efforts will continue to be pro bono. I will NOT accept any money from any token holders related to my efforts.

Many XRP holders (and some none XRP holders) have expressed significant gratitude for my efforts and people have made comments like: “When this happens (ie XRP goes up), I’m going to …..” and they include my name and a generous gesture.

I can’t control that. I hope this answers any questions.