2019-06-05 Hour 1 Host Ernest Hancock interviews guest Lyn Ulbricht
Host Ernest Hancock interviews guest Lyn Ulbricht (mother of Silk Road Ross Ulbricht). Lyn provides an update on the petition to POTUS to FREEROSS
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Lyn comes on the show to promote the petition addressed to the President asking for clemency to free Ross (Details below)...
Webpages:
FreeRoss.Org
https://www.facebook.com/freerossulbricht/
Lyn's previous interviews on the Declare Your Independence with Ernest Hancock Radio Show: https://www.freedomsphoenix.com/Guest-Page.htm?No=01117
About Free Ross...
The Ross Ulbricht Legal Defense effort is a group of family, friends and supporters who are working to free Ross Ulbricht from a barbaric, double life sentence for all non-violent charges. Our mission is to have Ross be a free man again and give him the chance to make a contribution to his community and society.
Our aim is not only to help Ross, however. By living through this ordeal, and getting to know other families and inmates in the prison, we have learned that Ross is not unique in how he was investigated, tried or sentenced. We have seen firsthand how our constitutional protections are too often being eroded. We hope that by shining a light on the plight of multiple thousands of people in our criminal justice system, and sounding a warning about our diminishing freedoms, we can help move the US toward being a more just and free nation.
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TOPIC DISCUSSED...
Your Signature Needed to Free Ross
Clemency for Ross Ulbricht, Serving Double Life for a Website
There are over 171,000 signatures so far!! - Let's get it to 200,000!
My son, Ross Ulbricht, is a first-time offender serving a double life sentence without parole, plus 40 years, for a website he made when he was 26 years old and passionate about free markets and privacy. Ross?an Eagle Scout, scientist and peaceful entrepreneur?had all non-violent charges at trial. He was never prosecuted for causing harm or bodily injury and no victim was named at trial.
This is a sentence that shocks the conscience.
There is a growing consensus that Ross's case is a miscarriage of justice and close to 100 eminent organizations and individuals have voiced their support.
The website Silk Road was an e-commerce platform similar to eBay, where consenting users chose what to buy and sell as long as no third party was harmed (some listings were prohibited). Both legal and illegal items were sold, most commonly small amounts of cannabis.
Ross is condemned to die in prison, not for selling drugs himself but for creating a website where others did. This is far harsher than the punishment for many murderers, pedophiles, rapists and other violent people. All the other defendants related to the case?including the actual drug sellers and the creator of Silk Road 2?received sentences ranging from 17 months to 10 years.
Ross's investigation, trial and sentencing were rife with abuse. This includes corrupt federal investigators (now in prison) who were hidden from the jury, as well as prosecutorial misconduct, constitutional violations and reliance on uncharged, false allegations at sentencing. Ross was smeared in the media through false and inaccurate reporting.
Ross was not treated fairly and his sentence is draconian.
Justice was not served.
We, the undersigned, seek mercy for Ross Ulbricht. He told the court that starting Silk Road was a terrible mistake that he deeply regrets, that he never intended harm, and that he has learned the heavy price of breaking the law. Ross is not a danger to anyone. If released tomorrow, he would never come near breaking the law again.
Ross's life history clearly shows he is a compassionate young man who is very much loved and has much to give. The judge received 100 letters attesting to his excellent character and how much he has helped others. These include those in prison, where he has demonstrated exemplary behavior and tutored, led classes, and helped fellow inmates.
Keeping Ross caged for life helps no one; will cost taxpayers about $2 million; and deprives society of an exceptionally kind, generous and creative person.
Even in the face of his walking death sentence, Ross clings to the hope of a second chance and dreams of a future where he can be reunited with his loved ones, and use his education, knowledge and skills to contribute to society.
Please sign this petition and help bring Ross home.
Learn more about Ross's case at FreeRoss.org.
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