Virtual space operated clandestinely and handled more than US$200 million in illegal transactions using Bitcoin; he had been in prison since 2013, sentenced to life in prison
The President of the United States, announced the granting of a pardon to Ross Ulbricht, the creator of Silk Road, a virtual market that operated clandestinely and handled more than 200 million dollars in illegal transactions using bitcoin. Ulbricht, who was arrested in 2013 and sentenced to life in prison in 2015, received an unconditional pardon, as announced by Trump on his social media. Brandon Sample, Ulbricht’s lawyer, highlighted that this decision represents a new chance for his client, allowing him to reintegrate into society.
During his campaign, Trump had pledged to seek Ulbricht’s release, and the Libertarian Party also lobbied for the case to be reviewed, considering it an example of abuse of authority by the government. Ulbricht was tried and found guilty of several offenses, including distributing illicit substances over the internet and money laundering. He admitted to founding Silk Road, which aimed to provide a safe and anonymous space for users to carry out transactions.
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Published by Fernando Dias
