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Der-Yeghiayan's search-warrant affidavit concerning Karpeles, described by defense counsel as supporting proposed cross-examination
Defense counsel described the affidavit as asserting probable cause to believe Karpeles operated Silk Road and used it to sell narcotics, citing software similarities and technical expertise. The government raised competency and hearsay objections, and the court outlined permissible questions about personal observations while leaving the broader dispute open for written submissions.
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The defense proposed using the affidavit to explore another possible Silk Road operator, while the government disputed whether its probable-cause assertions supplied competent evidence or a basis for impeachment.