Former U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged to commute the sentence of Ross Ulbricht, the founder of Silk Road, on his first day in office if re-elected ¹. Ulbricht, who has been imprisoned for 11 years, expressed his gratitude to Trump on Twitter, saying "Last night, Donald Trump pledged to commute my sentence on day 1, if reelected. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you" [1).
Background on Ross Ulbricht's Case
Ulbricht was convicted of running the Silk Road, a notorious online marketplace for illegal goods, and was sentenced to life in prison without parole ¹. His case has sparked controversy and debate about the severity of his sentence and the morality of the Silk Road.
Trump's Promise
Trump made the promise during a speech at the Libertarian National Convention, where he emphasized the need for criminal justice reform ¹. This move is seen as an attempt to appeal to libertarian voters and those advocating for prison reform.
Reactions
Ulbricht's mother, Lyn, has been actively campaigning for her son's release and expressed her gratitude to Trump on social media ¹. The move has also sparked debate among experts and advocates, with some praising Trump's willingness to address criminal justice reform and others criticizing the morality of pardoning someone convicted of serious crimes.
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