Roman Valerevich Seleznev, 30, faces 40 charges relating to the alleged theft and sale of at least 2 million credit card numbers. Prosecutors say he has “substantial assets” that raise questions about his eligibility for public-funded counsel. Experts say prosecutors and defense attorneys often battle over whether defendants should be appointed free counsel. Prosecutors can challenge any attempt to use money that’s been “tainted” by crime to pay legal fees. Selezenev’s trial is set to begin Nov. 3.”]
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