Summary: US President Donald Trump has granted a full pardon to Ross Ulbricht, the creator of the Silk Road, an infamous online black market that facilitated illegal activities. Ulbricht was serving a life sentence for his role in the marketplace, which generated over $200 million before its closure in 2013. The Silk Road’s legacy continues to influence discussions around online crime and digital currencies.
Threat Actor: Ross Ulbricht | Ross Ulbricht
Victim: The general public | Silk Road
Keypoints :
- Trump’s pardon allows Ulbricht to be released from a life sentence for his involvement in the Silk Road.
- The Silk Road operated from 2011 to 2013, generating significant revenue through illegal trades.
- James Ellingson, a former vendor, faced charges related to narcotics trafficking but was not found to have evidence supporting claims of orchestrated murders.