Why was Ross Ulbricht (Silk Road's founder) found guilty?

Ross Ulbricht, founder and mastermind of the Silk Road, has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of narcotics conspiracy and other charges earlier this year. read more

Silk Road founder's parents on son After a three-week trial, a federal jury has found 30-year-old Ross Ulbricht, creator of underground site Silk Road, guilty on all counts. Ulbricht faced a series of charges, ranging from money laundering to drug trafficking to computer hacking. read more

Today in a federal courthouse in Manhattan, Ross Ulbricht has been found guilty of charges stemming from his role in the founding and operation of the Silk Road. After nearly four hours of deliberation, the jury found Ulbricht guilty on all seven counts, including charges of narcotics conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, and engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise. read more