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The proposal to build a wall between the U.S. and Mexico has a drone problem

The drug war has failed—and a giant concrete slab 60 feet high won’t change that.

On Aug 24, 2015 by Chris Osterndorf

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Police Bitcoin theft gives Silk Road defense team a plan of attack

Attorney says the admitted theft of $400,000 from Silk Road undermines the state's case against Ross Ulbricht.

On Jun 23, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Secret Service agent to plead guilty to stealing $800K from Silk Road

One down, one to go.

On Jun 17, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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The Dark Net’s top-selling weed dealer is set to make $1.5 million this year

You could do a lot worse than over $4,000 per day.

On Jun 12, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Russell Brand rips apart the U.S. government’s Silk Road takedown

It's all Us vs. Them to Russell Brand.

On Jun 3, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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How Silk Road’s Ross Ulbricht compares to other famous drug kingpins

On balance, Ulbricht might seem like a standup guy.

On May 30, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht sentenced to life in prison

But his fight is not yet over.

On May 29, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Murder accusations weigh heavily on Ross Ulbricht’s Silk Road sentencing

The judge isn't supposed to consider the alleged murders for hire. She is anyway.

On May 28, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Silk Road’s leader paid a doctor to help keep customers safe

'DoctorX' helped keep customers safe—something Ross Ulbricht's defense says should get him a lighter sentence.

On May 18, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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The true history of Bitcoin’s seedy ties to Silk Road

The following is an excerpt from Nathaniel Popper's 'Digital Gold.'

On May 18, 2015 by Nathaniel Popper

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Feds allege 6 died after overdosing on drugs purchased from Silk Road

Federal prosecutors intend to use the deaths in next month's sentencing hearing for Ross Ulbricht.

On Apr 25, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Ross Ulbricht’s lawyer: Alleged police corruption casts doubt on entire Silk Road trial

The saga goes deeper.

On Mar 30, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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DEA agent arrested for stealing Silk Road bitcoins also orchestrated murder-for-hire scheme

Carl Mark Force IV was arrested last week.

On Mar 30, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Suspected Dark Net master thief busted trying to buy luxury Czech home

Thomas Jiřikovský's accusers say he stole tens of millions of dollars in Bitcoin.

On Mar 27, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Hands on with Tor Messenger, the future of private chat

Facebook and Google plus privacy.

On Feb 11, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill