Earlier this week, US authorities charged Ross Ulbricht, the alleged mastermind of the online drug marketplace Silk Road, with conspiracy to commit computer hacking, narcotics conspiracy, engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise, and money laundering. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges. According to Forbes, Ulbrichts defense lawyer hinted that they might attack the […]
Ross Ulbricht, the 29-year-old man accused of operating the digital underground drug marketplace Silk Road, has pleaded not guilty on all charges despite the fact that prosecutors say they have eight to 10 terabytes worth of evidence, reports Forbes. Ulbricht faces more than 20 years in prison on allegations that he engaged in narcotics trafficking conspiracy, computer hacking […]
Oct. 1, 2013, brought the news that the FBI had taken down Silk Road, and with it the online drug marketplace’s alleged mastermind, “Dread Pirate Roberts”—a man the FBI claims is actually Ross Ulbricht, an “ordinary nerd” who allegedly ordered hits to protect his operation. In a 5,000-word…
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