The Spectacular Comeback Tour of a Crypto Overlord
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The New York Times article reports on Ross Ulbricht's comeback after being involved in Silk Road, with commenters discussing his potential legal and moral responsibilities, as well as the US government's handling of his prosecution.
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I very dislike how the US government administered his prosecution with a clumsy sledgehammer, but that does not mean he is free of responsibility, moral and maybe legal.