What's the legal term? I think it's "double construction"? Where the prosecution knows it's you from illegal means (wiretap/NSA spying) but by that knowledge can go back and construct the legal case in reverse.
It's been rumored that Dread Pirate Of SilkRoad case was figured out that way.
It's been rumored that Dread Pirate Of SilkRoad case was figured out that way.