Today we're getting deep into the chaotic story of Ross Ulbricht and his massive invention – the OG darkweb marketplace called Silk Road. You may or may not be familiar with Silk Road, but its legal and social impacts and implications are far reaching. As we’ll learn, Ulbricht was sentenced to prison back in 2015, but he’s walking free and in the news once more, thanks to President Trump. One of the first things Trump did when he took office again this past January was give Ulbricht a full and unconditional pardon for his charges of narcotics and money laundering for which he was serving a life sentence in New York state. If you want to know more beyond what we’re about to share in this episode, please check out our extensive source list in the description of this episode!

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The Untold Story of Silk Road

Ross Ulbricht X Account

The ABA rejects efforts to undermine the courts and the legal profession

Trump pardons Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht for online drug scheme

Ross Ulbricht, aka Dread Pirate Roberts, sentenced to life in federal prison for creating, operating ‘Silk Road’ website

Ross Ulbricht

Ross Ulbricht verdict form United States v. Ulbright

‘Murdered’ Silk Road Employee Sentenced to Time Served

Superseding Indictment Ross William Ulbricht

Former Secret Service Agent Sentenced to 71 Months in Scheme Related to Silk Road Investigation

Former DEA Agent Sentenced for

Extortion, Money Laundering and Obstruction Related to Silk Road Investigation

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