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B.C. judge rejects U.S. extradition for man linked to Silk Road
- On June 11, 2025, a judge in British Columbia refused a U.S. request to extradite James Ellingson, who is charged with selling drugs through the Silk Road marketplace between 2011 and 2013.
- The judge found insufficient evidence that Ellingson controlled Bitcoin accounts linked to illicit drug transactions, emphasizing the need for proof under Canadian law.
- The decision followed a meticulous review that highlighted challenges of tracking anonymous Bitcoin transactions and recognized Ellingson's alleged use of an elaborate ruse.
- Justice Lisa Warren ruled on May 30, noting the evidentiary gaps, while experts called the refusal rare, and the Department of Justice has 30 days to consider an appeal.
- This rare refusal signals shifting legal standards amid complex digital evidence and suggests that future extradition may face increased scrutiny in a tech-driven landscape.
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