Ross Ulbricht has served 6 years in federal prison.

Key Facts:

1. The 2 lead federal investigators of Ross Ulbricht are serving a combined 16 1/2 years in federal prison for crimes committed during and after the investigation of the Silk Road.

2. The corrupt actions of the federal agents were kept out of Ross’ trial and appeals.

3. Ross has no appeals left. Without clemency, he will die in prison.

4. Both federal agents were re-arrested after their their arrest and conviction. One, after his plea, stole millions in bitcoin from the US Government. The other was arrested for attempting to flee the country.

5. One federal judge told the corrupt Secret Service agent that his actions were a “betrayal of trust” and “among the worst of crimes”. He was the US Government's top expert on the anonymity protocol Tor. The other agent worked for the DEA.

6. The founder of Silk Road 2.0, a former SpaceX employee, was not prosecuted for his crimes.

7. Ross is a non-violent first-time offender. He holds a degree in physics and studied material sciences and engineering in a Masters program. He is best described as an idealistic naive hippie who launched a libertarian free market.

8. The younger generation views Ross’ case with overwhelming support. Clemency could garner and galvanize support for Republicans in the tech world which ideally could lead to more open access for conservatives in Silicon Valley companies.
9. Ross isn’t likely to re-offend. He currently teaches yoga in prison.
10. It is simply the right thing to do.

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