How do you defend this? 
Reach out to Ross
Much of the corruption in the US is symbolised by the incarceration of Ross Ulbricht - so until the day comes where he walks under an open sky, there IS something every pleb can do
Write to Ross đź“ť
Ross Ulbricht #18870-111
USP Tucson
P.O Box 24550
Tucson, AZ 85734
You can send letters or books (direct from publisher) and article reprints - detailed constraints outlined here:
https://www.prisonpro.com/content/sending-books-letters-photos-inmate-important-rules-you-need-know
If you’re asking “who is Ross?” .. start with Peter McCormack’s series delving into the background and details:
Discussion
I know this to be true about Ross as well, I remember listening to the events unfold while it was happening. If you want to be outraged about innocent incarceration channel your angst in Julian Assange’s general direction.
The various flavours of federal agents were shown to have acted illegally and unlawfully, and these claims - *especially* the one relating to having hired people to commit murder - were completely debunked at trial. Vanity Fair, along with many other outlets at the time were happy to make coin out of the allegations, but funnily enough, didn't then follow up with clarifications from what emerged from the trial. A sad travesty.
This article was based on what happened after trial.