Chuck Colson was an American attorney and political figure, best known for his role as Special Counsel to President Richard Nixon during the Watergate scandal. After serving time in prison for his involvement in the scandal, he became a prominent Christian author and speaker, advocating for prison reform and the importance of faith in public life. In 1976, Colson founded Prison Fellowship, a nonprofit organization aimed at helping inmates and their families. He wrote several books on faith and ethics, and his work significantly influenced discussions on criminal justice and rehabilitation in the United States. Colson passed away in 2012, leaving a lasting legacy in both politics and religion.