In a surprising turn of events, two men accused of a horrifying crime were allowed to go home while waiting for their trial. William Duplessie and John Woeltz are said to have kidnapped an Italian man and tortured him to get his cryptocurrency password. A judge decided to release them on a $1 million bond each, but they must stay at home and follow strict rules.

The crime took place in a fancy apartment in SoHo, New York. The victim, Michael Carturan, was allegedly tortured in many cruel ways. He was beaten, shocked with electric wires, and even had urine poured on him. The whole thing sounds like something out of a bad movie, but it's real.

The defense lawyers tried to make it seem like the torture was just "frat house" behavior. They said the victim was enjoying himself during all-night parties. But the prosecutors found a manifesto that outlined plans to steal cryptocurrency from foreigners using violence. This makes the case even more disturbing.

The victim managed to escape and get help, which led to the discovery of the crime. The two suspects are facing serious charges and could spend the rest of their lives in prison if found guilty. They will be back in court in October to face these charges.

This case raises many questions. How could such a brutal crime happen in a fancy apartment? Why did the judge allow the suspects to go home? And what does this say about the world of cryptocurrency and the lengths people will go to get rich quickly?

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