Trump Promises to Commute Silk Road Founder’s Sentence if Elected
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At the Libertarian National Convention, former President Donald Trump announced his intention to commute Ross Ulbricht's life sentence if re-elected. Ulbricht, an Austin native and creator of the Silk Road online drug marketplace, was sentenced to life in prison in 2015 for his role in facilitating drug sales and other crimes. The announcement was met with strong support from libertarians at the convention.
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