Ross Ulbricht

Crime

New Drug Trafficking Charges Added in Ross Ulbricht Case

New details have emerged in the case against alleged Silk Road leader Ross Ulbricht.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 August 2014
Crime

Ross Ulbricht’s Silk Road Defence Invokes Fourth Amendment

Ross Ulbricht's defence team has filed a new pre-trial motion alleging that some FBI evidence is inadmissible in court.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 August 2014
Crime

Ross Ulbricht Loses Bid to Dismiss Federal Silk Road Suit

A US district judge has denied the alleged Silk Road leader's request to have all charges dismissed.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 July 2014
Crime

16,500 Retweets for Cash in Support of Ross Ulbricht

Bitcoin magnate Roger Ver pledged $10 for every retweet in support of the Free Ross Ulbricht campaign.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 July 2014
Crime

Spike in Silk Road Interest No Boon for Ross Ulbricht Defense Fund

Renewed media attention for Silk Road has not translated to new donations for the defense of its alleged leader.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 July 2014
Crime

$18 Million Worth of Silk Road Bitcoin to be Sold By US Government

The US government is to auction off roughly 30,000 bitcoins appropriated from the Silk Road online black market.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 June 2014
Crime

‘Silk Road’ the Play Seeks Bitcoin Funding for Edinburgh Fringe Debut

Based on the story of the online black market, 'Silk Road', like its online namesake, will be bitcoin funded.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 May 2014
Crime

Scams, Hacks and Poor Management: Life After Silk Road

Following Silk Road's demise, some users (and even law enforcement officials) wax nostalgic about the 'original' Dread Pirate Roberts.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 April 2014
Crime

Family: Ross Ulbricht Conviction Would ‘Threaten Internet Freedom’

Kirk and Lyn Ulbricht talk to CoinDesk about their son's case and the threat it poses to free speech.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 April 2014
IRS

Ross Ulbricht’s Attorney Cites IRS Guidance in Motion to Dismiss Charges

An attorney defending alleged Silk Road mastermind Ross Ulbricht has moved to dismiss certain charges, citing new IRS guidance.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 April 2014
Exchanges

Australia May Extradite Alleged Silk Road Moderator to US

An Australian alleged to be a Silk Road moderator will likely sent to the United States for trial soon.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 March 2014
Crime

Silk Road Accused Ulbricht Pleads Not Guilty, Begins Long Defense

Ross Ulbricht has responded to his formal indictment with a not guilty plea, and will review evidence against him.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 February 2014
Crime

Alleged Silk Road Ringleader Ross Ulbricht Indicted on Drugs, Money Laundering

Ross Ulbricht has been formally indicted by federal prosecutors for his involvement in Silk Road.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 February 2014
Crime

Silk Road’s Ross Ulbricht Denied Bail, Supporters Aim to Raise $500k for Legal Defence

Ross Ulbricht, the alleged owner of online black marketplace Silk Road, has been denied bail.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 November 2013
Crime

Over $1 Million Raised for Bail of Alleged Silk Road Owner Ross Ulbricht

Friends and family of Ross Ulbricht have raised more than $1m bail money for the alleged Silk Road owner.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 November 2013