I mean.. he was convicted for creating and operating an online black market that facilitated illegal activities such as drug trafficking, hacking tools, and other criminal enterprises. The evidence presented during his trial demonstrated that he knowingly enabled illegal transactions, contributing to drug addiction, violence, and above all else the solicitation of murder. Ulbricht's platform provided a haven for criminal activities, undermining public safety and the rule of law. While some argue for the libertarian ideals he claimed to champion, the undeniable reality is that the Silk Road facilitated a wide range of illegal and harmful activities.
It may be an unpopular opinion here on this forum..but Ross is a criminal.