Does Ross’ pardon mean he is entitled to his bitcoin stack?
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Sadly no, at least according to a law from 1798 that Joe Calasare posted
Oh really? Bummer 😢
His stack is worth 5.3 billion … I hope he gets it back.
That’s the government’s money now
Sorry 1877 
No. That's gone and he's not getting it back. His pardon doesn't change the fact that those funds were the proceeds from a criminal enterprise that engaged in money laundering and narcotics trafficking. Just as a street dealer wouldn't get his seized funds back if he was found not guilty, Ross won't be getting the bitcoin that was seized as part of the criminal investigation and prosecution of his criminal conduct. The pardon only entitles him to his freedom, an expunged record, and any fines or court fees he paid as part of his conviction.
Hope he had a secret stack somewhere.. Or they give him 10-100 btc, for his suffering..
Yeah, no. The law precludes that. A pardon doesn't entitle you to damages, or compensation for pain and suffering stemming from your criminal actions. He was tried, and convicted. And by accepting the pardon he had to acknowledge guilt. There's just no basis for him receiving any money other than fines or court fees paid as part of his conviction.
So hppe he had a secret stack somewhere..
Hope so ☕️🙂
You'd think so eh... doubt it though.
I wonder what his OpSec was like at this point. He's a smart guy no doubt. I'd be suprised if he didn't have a 'go bag' or similar.
Rather this than sbr