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2023-02-21 06:22:36Ya hablaremos!
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3,430 days in prison
- First-time offender!
- All non-violent charges
- Two life sentences + 40 years without parole
Ross Ulbricht is condemned to die in prison for creating an anonymous e-commerce website called Silk Road. An entrepreneur passionate about free markets and privacy, he was 26 when he made the site. He was never prosecuted for causing harm or bodily injury and no victim was named at trial.
Users of Silk Road chose to exchange a variety of goods, both legal and illegal, including
drugs(most commonly small amounts of cannabis). Prohibited was anything involuntary that could harm a third party.Ross was not convicted of selling drugs or illegal items himself, but was held responsible for what others sold on the site.
“Silk Road was supposed to be about giving people the freedom to make their own choices, to pursue their own happiness, however they individually saw fit. [It] turned out to be a naive and costly idea that I deeply regret.
– Ross in letter to the Court [PDF]"
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Congressman Massie Speaks Out For Ross Ulbricht's Clemency During Congressional Hearing
``` Sentencing Disparity
| Name | Conviction | Sentence | | --- | --- | --- | | Jan Slomp| Biggest drug seller on Silk Road | 10 yrs | | Carl Mark Force| Corrupt Federal Agent on Silk Road | 6.5 yrs | | Ross Ulbricht | Creator of Silk Road | Double LIFE + 40years without parole |