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		ty6853 11 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ross Ulbricht granted a full pardon The violent element was not proven for Ross. The judge decided on preponderance of evidence he hired the hit man, and sentenced him as if he did.

bb88 11 months ago [–]

Ulbricht was convicted of crimes by a jury of his peers though.

There are no mandatory maximums in sentencing guidelines. Just mandatory minimums.

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