Trump Pardons Silk Road Founder Ross Ulbricht
- Donald Trump announced a full pardon for Ross Ulbricht on Tuesday.
- Ulbricht, founder of Silk Road, was convicted in 2015 for drug trafficking and money laundering.
- He was serving two life sentences plus 40 years without parole.
- The Libertarian movement supported the pardon, influencing Trump’s decision.
- The pardon has sparked debate over the fairness of Ulbricht’s original sentence.
President Trump granted a full pardon to Ross Ulbricht, who was serving two life terms plus 40 years for his role in the Silk Road marketplace. The decision has reignited discussions about the severity of his punishment.
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