California Gov. Jerry Brown on Thursday pardoned “Iron Man” movie star Robert Downey Jr. for his past drug offenses.
Downey was convicted in 1996 for possession of a controlled substance, carrying a concealed weapon in a vehicle with a prior conviction, and driving under the influence. He went on to serve over a year in prison and two and a half years on probation.
Brown noted that in October, Downey received an order from a Los Angeles county court testifying that following his release from custody, he “lived an honest and upright life, exhibited good moral character, and conducted himself as a good law-abiding citizen.
The Downey pardon was one of 91 pardons granted by the governor on Christmas Eve.
