Ross Ulbricht established a vast empire in secret, where illicit goods and stolen information were traded openly.
Ross Ulbricht constructed an extensive digital marketplace in the hidden corners of the internet. Known as The Silk Road, it resided within the obscure depths of the dark web. It facilitated the exchange of illicit substances, weaponry, and pilfered intel, all transactions concealed through untraceable digital currency. Among his international audience, he became a figure of infamy, known as the Dread Pirate Roberts.
However, his world came crumbling down with his arrest, resulting in a severe double life sentence. But his story took an unexpected turn as President Trump unexpectedly pardoned him shortly after his second term commenced. This move ignited widespread uproar and sparked a flurry of debates. Was justice served, or did influence play a role? How did this digital criminal turn into a pivotal figure in the American justice system?
In this special:
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– Hear from Nicholas Cristin, a professor specializing in online crime at Carnegie Mellon University.
– Gains insights from David Yaffe-Bellany, a technology reporter for The New York Times.
