“Unproven, unprosecuted allegations of planning murder-for-hire that never actually occurred were used to deny Ross bail, smear him in the media, and justify the draconian sentence he received. Ross was never tried for or found guilty of these allegations, which were officially dismissed later in 2018. The only alleged “victim” ever identified is a fervent supporter of Ross’s clemency.”
Discussion
Is the claim that Ross never actually tried to hire a hit? That that "evidence" was entirely fabricated?
Yes. He never actually tried to hire a hit. The false allegation was used to juice up the sentence to life in prison x 2 + 40 years.
Even if we assume that Dread Pirate Robert's wasn't Ross, should it not be a topic of concern that someone Ross affiliated with was willing to facilitate a murder, even if said murders never happened.
Personally it's one aspect of the trial that muddies the case for me.
I think Ross was young, and foolish but he wasn't completely innocent either.
Personally, for Ross, I hope he improves, and use his skills for good.