#Ulbricht Granted Clemency#
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US President Donald Trump pardoned Ross William Ulbricht, the founder of the dark web marketplace Silk Road, sparking a heated response from the Bitcoin community. Ulbricht was initially sentenced to two life sentences plus 40 years for drug trafficking and money laundering. After serving 10 years, he was released. The first photo of Ulbricht after his release has also been released, attracting widespread attention.
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U.S. President Donald Trump's pardon of Ross William Ulbricht, founder of the Silk Road darknet marketplace, has sparked a heated reaction in the Bitcoin community. Ulbricht, who was serving two life sentences plus 40 years, was released on Wednesday morning after serving 10 years. The Bitcoin community erupted in cheers over Ulbricht's release, calling it “Ross is finally free.” Photos of Ulbricht's release have also been published, showing him now a free man. Ulbricht’s pardon has sparked discussion about the darknet, Bitcoin and justice, as well as raising questions about the use of Trump’s pardoning power.
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Classic Views
Trump's pardon of Ulbricht is a victory for the Bitcoin community
Ulbricht's release is a victory for justice
Ulbricht's sentence was too long
Ulbricht's pardon has sparked discussion about the dark web and digital currency