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While Ellis had returned the assets he could, including the stolen Bitcoins, the repercussions of his actions began to reach alarming proportions. The media spotlight turned toward him, and at home, masked men attempted to rob his family, searching for the stolen fortune.
After grappling with feelings of shame and accountability, Ellis recognized the very human toll of his actions after hearing Michael Terpin's reflections on the crime. Despite pressure from Terpin for criminal prosecution, the authorities hesitated to charge Ellis, likely due to his age and lack of clarity about the legal ramifications involved.