Alice Marie Johnson, a Memphis woman pardoned by former President Trump in 2018 after serving over 21 years in prison for a non-violent drug conviction, has been appointed the nation’s first “pardon czar.”
Johnson gained national attention after reality star Kim Kardashian advocated for her release, leading to a full pardon.
The new pardon czar acknowledged her mistake in her involvement in a drug operation but chose not to make excuses, instead dedicating herself to making a difference, first behind prison bars and now in the world beyond.
Since then, she has actively advocated for criminal justice reform. Trump announced her new role at the White House on Thursday.
