I've watched all six episodes of the "Free Ross" videos and two of the documentaries that generally support the government's narrative. This is a complex case to say the least.

1) The most disturbing part of this case is the unprosecuted murder for hire. It always troubled me that this kid just did not seem like the type for this kind of violent crime, but Mt. Gox scumbag Mark Carpeles plus the two rogue agents seem like perfect candidates for that sort of thing.

2) While I'm in favor of the decriminalization of drugs, this site allowed minors to easily buy drugs as long as they could get their hands on BTC.

3) He's not likely to get out without a presidential pardon by a departing president. Trump is an unlikely prospect and Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer was the most vocal advocate against Silk Road and a Democratic president might not wish to seem soft on a "drug kingpin". Maybe if Rand Paul wins the presidency?