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Silk Road Founder Ross Ulbricht Expresses Gratitude After Presidential Pardon

Ulbricht celebrates his release from prison, thanking Trump for his pardon after serving over 11 years for operating Silk Road.

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The decision to pardon Ross Ulbricht underscores a growing belief among many that the punitive measures taken against non-violent offenders are extreme and unjust.
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Ulbricht's release highlights a contentious debate over justice and government overreach, embodying a growing sentiment among libertarians that the system has been unjust in its treatment of digital entrepreneurs.
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The granting of a pardon to Ross Ulbricht by President Trump is a significant victory not only for Ulbricht and his family, but also for the broader movement advocating for freedom and second chances in society.
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Updated: Jan 24th, 2025, 6:47 AM ET

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Ross Ulbricht, founder of the Silk Road darknet market, expresses gratitude to President Trump for his recent pardon, which released him from a life sentence after more than 11 years in prison. Trump criticized Ulbricht's previous sentence as 'ridiculous' and conveyed his intent to honor the Libertarian Movement and Ulbricht's mother, Lyn Ulbricht. Despite facing condemnation from some lawmakers regarding the pardon, Ulbricht views his release as a victory for freedom and a second chance in life, stating he feels grateful and overwhelmed to be free.

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