On January 21, Donald Trump granted a full pardon to Ross Ulbricht, who was convicted for creating the Silk Road, an illicit online marketplace for drug sales. Ulbricht, sentenced to life without parole in 2015, had forfeited $183.9 million after being found guilty of multiple charges including money laundering and distributing narcotics. The Silk Road facilitated extensive illegal transactions predominantly in illicit drugs, leading to a profound impact on the illegal drug trade and sparking debates around crime, punishment, and internet legislation.
Donald Trump pardoned Ross Ulbricht, the creator of the Silk Road, on his first full day in office, sparking debates on criminal justice reform and online marketplaces.
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