Robert Downey Jr Receives Pardon

Robert Downey Jr received a Christmas Eve pardon from California's governor Jerry Brown for his 1996 drug conviction. Vanity Fair quotes the pardon as follows: "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.” Congratulations, Iron Man!

You're only on the naughty list if you get caught... #HappyAlmostChristmas pic.twitter.com/xIpztJOvOg

— Robert Downey Jr (@RobertDowneyJr) December 24, 2015