Johnson, now 69, was facing life in prison without the possibility of parole for being a first-time nonviolent drug offender.

Appointed by President Donald Trump, Alice Marie Johnson said she will step down from her position as CEO of her Memphis-based nonprofit, Taking Action For Good, in her new role as 'pardon czar'.

"This is my mission — to really give voice to the voiceless ... to help those who are unseen to be seen," said Alice Marie Johnson.

Alice Marie Johnson, who received clemency from Trump in 2018, has been appointed as the "pardon czar". In this role, Johnson will advise Trump on cases of individuals convicted of nonviolent ...

President Donald Trump's newly-appointed "pardon czar" outlined the priorities for her role Monday, telling "America's Newsroom" she is "ready" and eager to get started. "I plan to fulfill the ...

Alice Marie Johnson has been appointed "pardon czar" by President Trump, a role in which she will recommend individuals for presidential commutations. During a Black History Month event at the ...

On Thursday, during a celebration for Black History Month at the White House, Trump announced the appointment of Alice Marie Johnson. She will serve in a role similar to one she held at the end of ...