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Trump Pardons Silk Road Founder Ross Ulbricht

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Ross Ulbricht , 31 , was convicted of being the online drug kingpin âDread Pirate Roberts .

He was given two life sentences, plus 40 years in prison.

Trump pardoned him on Tuesday and now heâs a free man after more than 10 years in custody.

Trump had long promised to free him and Elon Musk hinted it would be soon after he took office.

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