<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false">Former SEC attorney Marc Fagel confirms Judge Torres has no further role in Ripple case; appeals now rest solely with SEC and Ripple.Rumors suggest SEC may drop its appeal, but no official dismissal yet; both parties may soon drop appeals for final resolution.Judge Torres has already issued a ruling finding Ripple in violation of securities law, with a $125 million penalty.Expectations for the case resolution vary, with a possible faster resolution if both SEC and Ripple drop their appeals.