Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the dark web market
#SilkRoad , has just officially received a full pardon from President Donald Trump, marking a significant turning point in his life. In a video posted on Twitter, Ross could not hide his emotion and gratitude, sharing that he feels "great" and happy to be reunited with his family.
Clemency for the founder of Silk Road
#Ulbricht , 40 years old, is the founder of Silk Road, a dark web marketplace where illegal drug transactions were conducted anonymously via Bitcoin. This platform operated from 2011 to 2013 before being shut down. Ulbricht was sentenced to two life sentences plus 40 years without the possibility of parole, leading many to believe the punishment was excessively harsh.