President Donald Trump has signed a “full and unconditional” pardon for Ross Ulbricht The Silk Road operator had received two life sentences and a further 40 years Trump said the same “lunatics” were behind the fight against him President Trump has signed a “full and unconditional” pardon for Silk Road foudner and operator Ross Ulbricht.

In 2015, a 31-year-old yoga enthusiast from Austin named Ross Ulbricht was found guilty of being the online drug kingpin “Dread Pirate Roberts.” Convicted on 7 counts, the judge sentenced him to life in prison. Trump pardoned Ulbricht on Tuesday and now he’s a free man after more than 10 years in custody.

Ross Ulbricht's family are now appealing for donations to support his reintegration into society Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht is now a free man after US President Donald Trump made good on his promise to issue a federal pardon upon taking office.