Ross Ulbricht, the creator of the illegal drug marketplace Silk Road, expressed gratitude on Thursday after being pardoned by President Donald Trump.
What happened: In his first public statement after being granted a full and unconditional pardon, Ulbricht called Trump “a man of his word.”
“Thank you so much, President Trump, for giving me this amazing blessing,” Ulbricht said in a video posted via his X account. “I am so, so grateful to have my life back, to have my future back, to have this second chance.”
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— Ross Ulbricht (@RealRossU) January 24, 2025
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