President Donald Trump has granted Ross Ulbricht, former operator of the Silk Road online marketplace, a full and unconditional pardon after more than a decade in federal prison. The Criminal Center, led by attorney Brandon Sample and federal prison consultant Christopher Zoukis, proudly announces this landmark victory and its pivotal role in securing Ulbricht's freedom.
NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Criminal Center, a federal criminal defense law firm, is pleased to announce that President Donald J. Trump has granted a full and unconditional pardon to Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road online marketplace. This monumental decision comes after Ulbricht served over a decade in federal prison, marking a significant turning point in a case that has attracted worldwide attention.
In response to the pardon, Brandon Sample, lead attorney of the Criminal Center, released the following statement:
"Ross Ulbricht and his family are deeply and eternally grateful to President Trump for his extraordinary act of grace in granting Ross a full and unconditional pardon. After enduring over a decade of incarceration, this decision offers Ross the opportunity to begin anew, to rebuild his life, and to contribute positively to society. This moment marks the end of a long and challenging journey for Ross and his loved ones, and they are overwhelmed with gratitude for this life-changing gesture of mercy and justice."
Ross Ulbricht's case has been the subject of intense legal debates, prompting discussion about federal criminal sentencing, internet freedoms, and the bounds of criminal liability in digital spaces. Since his conviction, numerous supporters have called for executive clemency, citing issues related to sentencing disparities and humanitarian considerations. This pardon fulfills these calls and paves the way for Ulbricht's reintegration into society.
About the Criminal Center
The Criminal Center is a federal criminal defense law firm focusing on executive clemency, federal sentence mitigation, compassionate release, appeals, claims of ineffective assistance of counsel, and federal prison policy matters. Under the leadership of attorney Brandon Sample—a skilled advocate on federal criminal law matters—and federal prison consultant Christopher Zoukis—an authority on Federal Bureau of Prisons policies and prison reform—the Criminal Center steadfastly protects individuals' rights through vigorous representation and strategic counsel in the most complex federal criminal matters.
For Additional Information
For media inquiries, quotes, or to schedule an interview with Brandon Sample or Christopher Zoukis, please contact:
Chris Zoukis
1501 Belle Isle Avenue, Suite 110
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Phone: 843-620-1100
Email: Chris(at)CriminalCenter(dot)com
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