President Trump Promises Clemency for Silk Road Founder Ross Ulbricht
Sunday, 26 May 2024, 01:19
H2: Trump's Promise of Clemency
In a surprising turn of events, President Trump has pledged to grant clemency to Ross Ulbricht, the founder of Silk Road, if he secures re-election.
H3: Controversial Darknet Figure
Ulbricht, who has already spent 11 years in prison, was sentenced to two life terms plus 40 years for his involvement in the creation of the illicit online marketplace.
- Implications of Presidential Pardons
- Debates sparked around the authority and consequences of presidential pardoning powers.
- Impact on Cryptocurrency Community
- The promise to free Ulbricht raises questions about the relationship between politics and the digital currency sphere.
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