It would be nice if articles would cite a source other than twitter commentary. The official verdict makes it clear this was about operating a laundering service not publishing a laundering tool.
> The relayer acts as an intermediary and arranges the full withdrawal, including the payment of the fee. … the transaction track of the cryptocurrency in question stops at Tornado Cash. …
> When these acts are carried out in respect of crime-derived Ether, it is in fact Tornado Cash that carries out the concealing or concealing money laundering act. Therefore, in the opinion of the court, Tornado Cash cannot be seen merely as a tool for the user.
> The relayer acts as an intermediary and arranges the full withdrawal, including the payment of the fee. … the transaction track of the cryptocurrency in question stops at Tornado Cash. …
> When these acts are carried out in respect of crime-derived Ether, it is in fact Tornado Cash that carries out the concealing or concealing money laundering act. Therefore, in the opinion of the court, Tornado Cash cannot be seen merely as a tool for the user.
https://uitspraken.rechtspraak.nl/details?id=ECLI:NL:RBOBR:2...