Alice Marie Johnson
Alice Marie Johnson is a former prisoner who gained national attention after serving 21 years for a nonviolent drug offense. Her life sentence was commuted by President Donald Trump in 2018, following advocacy from reality television star Kim Kardashian West. Johnson has since become a prominent advocate for criminal justice reform, launching initiatives to support clemency for others and sharing her story to highlight the impact of the justice system.
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Alice Marie Johnson is the presidential advisor for pardons who announced the pardons granted by Donald Trump.
Por qué Donald Trump indultó a cinco exjugadores de la NFL acusados de perjurio y delitos de drogas
Guatemala· 2026-02-14
Trump named Alice Marie Johnson as White House pardon czar – a first-of-its-kind role – in February.
Trump’s double pardon underscores sweeping use of clemency
United States· 2026-01-18
White House Pardon Czar Alice Marie Johnson wrote on X that Trump had 'extended mercy to 21 deserving individuals.'
Trump’s pardon of convicted woman is the second time he’s erased her sentence in a criminal caseUnited States· 2026-01-16
Johnson was appointed by Trump as the first pardon 'tsar'.
Trump pardons are an ‘industrial-scale’ business, says lawyer – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-19
Johnson was pardoned by Trump and appointed as his 'pardon chief' to recommend others for clemency.
Trump benådar ökänd knarkkung från Chicago
Sweden· 2025-06-10
Alice Marie Johnson was appointed by Trump as the 'czar of pardons' after receiving a presidential pardon herself.
De un ‘sheriff’ corrupto a un pandillero violento pasando por un excongresista: Trump firma una avalancha de nuevos indultos en tres días
Spain· 2025-05-31
Alice Marie Johnson is noted for having her sentence commuted by President Trump due to advocacy from Kim Kardashian.
Fans say Kris Jenner looks like twin of daughters Kendall and Kim with new lookUnited States· 2025-05-23
Alice Marie Johnson had her life sentence commuted by Donald Trump after Kim Kardashian's advocacy.
Kim Kardashian está a un paso de convertirse en abogada
Dominican Republic· 2025-05-22
Alice Marie Johnson, who herself has been in prison, explains how she will help find Americans who 'deserve a second chance'.
Trump appointee Alice Marie Johnson seeks second chances for non-violent offendersUnited States· 2025-05-18
Alice Johnson is announced as the pardon czar during a Black History Month event at the White House.
Trump minority outreach director outlines what transformations she'll make in new roleUnited States· 2025-04-07
Trump appointed Alice Marie Johnson as 'pardon czar', a role in which she will recommend people for presidential commutations.
Trump fires two DoJ senior career officials including pardon attorney | Trump administration
United Kingdom· 2025-03-08
Alice Marie Johnson, who was pardoned during the first Trump administration, joined 'America's Newsroom' to discuss her agenda as the president's newly-appointed pardon czar.
Former Obama advisor praises Donald Trump for 'huge' choice with 'pardon czar'United States· 2025-02-26
Alice Marie Johnson, who was pardoned during the first Trump administration, joined 'America's Newsroom' to discuss her agenda as the president's newly-appointed pardon czar.
Trump 'pardon czar' Alice Marie Johnson outlines priorities for new roleUnited States· 2025-02-24
Alice Marie Johnson was appointed as 'pardon czar' by President Donald Trump after serving 21 years in prison for a nonviolent drug offense.
Trump appoints Alice Marie Johnson 'pardon czar'United States· 2025-02-21