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Ross Ulbricht Granted Clemency by President Trump After 12 Years in Prison

Ross Ulbricht, the creator of the Silk Road online marketplace, was granted clemency by President Donald Trump after serving nearly 12 years of a life sentence plus 40 years in prison. His case has sparked debates over criminal justice reform, with arguments on both sides regarding the severity of his punishment and the integrity of the case.