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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Andrea Tode Jimenez

Who Is Ross Ulbricht and What Did He Do: Donald Trump Pardons Silk Road Founder

Ross Ulbricht (Credit: Image via Free Ross Ulbricht)

US President Donald Trump has made headlines once again by granting a full and unconditional pardon to Ross Ulbricht, the controversial figure behind the infamous Silk Road darknet marketplace. This move has sparked a mix of outrage and celebration, with Ulbricht's supporters hailing it as justice while critics call it a dangerous precedent.

Ulbricht, aged 40, was released from the United States Penitentiary in Tucson on Tuesday, marking the end of a contentious saga that has divided public opinion for over a decade.

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