The Connect- with Johnny Mitchell
The Truth About Ross Ulbricht & The Silk Road: How One Man Became World's BIGGEST Online Drug Dealer
05 Feb 2025
Ross Ulbricht, the mastermind behind Silk Road, created one of the most notorious underground marketplaces in internet history. From 2011 to 2013, Silk Road facilitated over $200 million in drug sales using Bitcoin, making Ulbricht a target for the U.S. government. But was he truly the criminal kingpin they made him out to be? In this deep dive, we explore: 🔹 The rise and fall of Silk Road – the "Amazon for drugs" 🔹 Ross Ulbricht’s trial, sentencing, and controversial murder-for-hire allegations 🔹 How the justice system made an example out of him with a life + 40-year sentence 🔹 Libertarian ideals, Bitcoin, and the war on drugs 🔹 Donald Trump’s shocking pardon and its implications Was Ross a visionary, a criminal, or just a pawn in a bigger game? Watch the full video and decide for yourself. Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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