President Donald Trump has pardoned Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the infamous Silk Road trading site. The decision, though later than expected, fulfills an important promise President Trump made during his campaign.
Trump announced the pardon on Truth Social, informing Ross Ulbricht's mother of his decision and saying he was honoring her and the libertarian movement. He criticized the prosecution and said the double sentence - life in prison plus 40 years - was ludicrous.
If you vote for me, I will commute Ross Ulbricht's sentence on day one. He's already served 11 years. I will bring him home, Trump said, speaking at the National Libertarian Convention in May 2024.
"Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, it's hard to express how I feel at this moment after 11 years in prison. Thanks to your tireless support, I have been given a second chance, Ulbricht thanked on Site X the next day.
Ulbricht was convicted in 2015 for his involvement in the creation and operation of Silk Road, known for selling drugs and other illegal goods. He has spent more than 11 years in prison since he was sentenced in 2015 to a double life sentence plus 40 years without parole.
His case has drawn widespread attention and support from libertarians, #cryptocurrency advocates and those who say his punishment is too harsh.
#Elon Musk On Monday, in response to a call from user X, Ulbricht said he would be "released.
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President Trump has pardoned Ross Ulbricht, fulfilling a campaign promise.
President Donald Trump has pardoned Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the infamous Silk Road trading site. The decision, though later than expected, fulfills an important promise President Trump made during his campaign.
Trump announced the pardon on Truth Social, informing Ross Ulbricht's mother of his decision and saying he was honoring her and the libertarian movement. He criticized the prosecution and said the double sentence - life in prison plus 40 years - was ludicrous. If you vote for me, I will commute Ross Ulbricht's sentence on day one. He's already served 11 years. I will bring him home, Trump said, speaking at the National Libertarian Convention in May 2024. "Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, it's hard to express how I feel at this moment after 11 years in prison. Thanks to your tireless support, I have been given a second chance, Ulbricht thanked on Site X the next day. Ulbricht was convicted in 2015 for his involvement in the creation and operation of Silk Road, known for selling drugs and other illegal goods. He has spent more than 11 years in prison since he was sentenced in 2015 to a double life sentence plus 40 years without parole. His case has drawn widespread attention and support from libertarians, #cryptocurrency advocates and those who say his punishment is too harsh. #Elon Musk On Monday, in response to a call from user X, Ulbricht said he would be "released. Read us at: Compass Investments #CryptoMarketTrends #transscreen.ru