The only reason Johnson’s story came to Kardashian’s attention is thanks to the availability of videoconferencing in Johnson’s prison. It’s extremely rare to see video interviews with federal prisoners because the Federal Bureau of Prisons typically does not allow video interviews with inmates. But unlike most federal prisons, the facility where Johnson is held ― Aliceville Federal Correctional Institution in Alabama ― allows prisoners access to videoconferencing. Because of the availability of videoconferencing in Johnson’s prison, Mic was able to record an interview with Johnson. While the pardon process under Trump isn’t typical, Byrd said that it presented an opportunity in Johnson’s case.

Source: Huffington Post June 06, 2018 20:25 UTC