Trials of the Silk Road: Justice or Injustice?

This chapter explores the tumultuous prosecution of Ross Ulbricht, the founder of Silk Road, detailing the frantic collection of digital evidence and the courtroom drama that followed. It examines the complexities of legal arguments surrounding ownership and responsibility in online marketplaces, along with the ensuing chaos experienced by users of Silk Road after his arrest. The narrative also highlights the implications of law enforcement practices and the ongoing advocacy by Ulbricht's mother in the wake of a controversial trial.