Trump’s Pardon Parade: Ross Ulbricht Walks Free Amid Crypto Controversy
Ross Ulbricht, the Silk Road creator, is set free thanks to Trump’s cryptocurrency connections. After over a decade in prison, Ulbricht’s clemency has sparked debate — is he a victim of over-sentencing or did he really walk the pirate’s plank? Critics and supporters are clashing like epic meme battles.
Hot Take:
Breaking news: The Dread Pirate Roberts has been pardoned! In a plot twist that even Hollywood couldn’t script, Ross Ulbricht, the Silk Road mastermind, is out of prison thanks to former President Trump’s affinity for the cryptocurrency community. Who knew the road to freedom was paved with Bitcoin and political clout?
Key Points:
- Ross Ulbricht, creator of the Silk Road, has been pardoned by Donald Trump after serving over a decade in prison.
- The Silk Road was a notorious dark web marketplace for illegal goods, including drugs, counterfeit documents, and more.
- Ulbricht was convicted of multiple charges including money laundering, computer hacking, and a “continuing criminal enterprise” statute.
- Allegations of murder-for-hire plots were part of the initial case against Ulbricht, complicating clemency considerations.
- Trump’s pardon reflects his growing ties to the cryptocurrency and libertarian communities.
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