According to recent statements, Ross Ulbricht, the founder of Silk Road, will be in front of the public for the first time after being released in January. The event will take place in May as part of the Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas.
Who is Ross Ulbricht?
Founded in 2011, Silk Road was known as a platform where illegal products were sold anonymously by hand. Ulbricht was detained in 2013 due to the activities of the platform and was sentenced to 2 lifetime imprisonment and an additional 40 years, as he had a heavier penalty compared to other similar activities.
Political Discussions and AF Process
After the trial process, Ulbricht became a symbolic figure among many libertarian voters. The controversial punishment has led to an increase in criticism against the legal system and finding support in some political circles. During the last election period, Donald Trump promised that Ulbricht would be released, and then an official amnesty was performed.
Donald Trump: “I called Ross William Ulbricht’s mother and signed a full and unconditional amnesty in honor of himself and the libertarian movement. It is unacceptable for two -life punishment and 40 years of additional penalties.”
This statement, while reunitating the debate on criminal justice, led to the expression of the views that the punishment was disproportionately. Discussions have occupied the public for a long time on the implementation of law and the proportionality of penalties.
The Bitcoin Conference will be held between 27-29 May. The details of the event and the list of speakers are closely monitored by sector representatives.
Ulbricht’s speech is considered as a development that is thought to reflect both the past debates and current political approaches. The event may prepare the ground for the emergence of different comments and opinions on the related issue.
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