How the Silk Road Trial Set a Dangerous Legal Precedent

Source: http://gizmodo.com/how-the-silk-road-trial-set-a-dangerous-legal-precedent-1684208875

The Silk Road trial is over. A jury found Ross Ulbricht guilty on all seven charges, including money laundering, drug trafficking, and the "kingpin" charge. That's not just bad news for Ulbricht, who faces life in prison. His trial has set a dangerous precedent, which could allow law enforcement to gather evidence illegally.

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