Alice Marie Johnson

Alice Marie Johnson has transitioned from a federal prisoner to a dedicated criminal justice reform advocate and non-profit leader, championing human dignity and systemic change. After serving 21 years of a life sentence, Alice Marie Johnson became a leading advocate for criminal justice reform. In 1996, Johnson was convicted of multiple federal criminal counts related to a Memphis-based cocaine trafficking organization, including conspiracy to possess cocaine with intent to distribute, attempted possession of cocaine, conspiracy to commit money laundering, money laundering, and structuring monetary transactions, leading to a life imprisonment sentence without parole in 1997. During her incarceration at Federal Medical Center, Carswell, and later FCI Aliceville, Johnson maintained good behavior, becoming a certified hospice worker and engaging in advocacy.

Looking ahead to February 2025, Johnson is set to take on the significant role as the White House’s first ‘Pardon Czar’ during Trump’s second term. In this capacity, she will be responsible for recommending clemency for other prisoners and identifying individuals who have been victims of ‘lawfare,’ further cementing her influence at the highest levels of criminal justice policy. As a dedicated criminal justice reform advocate and non-profit leader, Alice Marie Johnson continues to champion human dignity and systemic change.