Ross Ulbricht, creator of Silk Road, an online marketplace, was sentenced to double life imprisonment plus 40 years without parole for non-violent charges related to the platform.
The Silk Road facilitated transactions primarily for drugs but also offered legal goods. Ulbricht argued he created it for harm reduction and privacy, not profit.
Despite no evidence linking him to violence, Ulbricht received an extreme sentence, raising concerns about judicial overreach and the erosion of digital freedoms.
Ulbricht's case highlights the need for criminal justice reform and reevaluation of drug policies. It's a stark reminder of the dangers of government overreach in the digital age. #FreeRoss
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