Robert Downey Jr. Officially Pardoned for 1990s Drug Convictions
Channel: Ajnabi
Date: 2015-12-25

Christmas has come early for Robert Downey Jr. The Iron Man star was officially pardoned on Thursday, December 24, for his 1990s drug convictions.

California Gov. Jerry Brown issued the pardon to Downey, 50, who served a total of two years and eight months after being busted for possession of heroin, cocaine and an unloaded gun in 1996, and subsequently violating his parole.

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According to the Los Angeles Times, the governor's proclamation reads, "By completion of his sentence and good conduct in the community of his residence since his release, Robert John Downey, Jr. has paid his debt to society and earned a full and unconditional pardon