India, March 2 -- The Alpine Group has fired lobbyist Courtney Johnson, who was the head of their healthcare practice, after conducting an internal review into a viral video where she was seen making racist comments.

Johnson, was a principal at the Capitol Hill consulting firm, and was registered with numerous high profile companies such as AWS, Leidos Lyft, Amgen, and more.

In a statement issued to Playbook by the Alpine Group, they said, "Following a thorough internal inquiry, Courtney Johnson's employment has been terminated, effective immediately, due to conduct inconsistent with company policies and standards. The views expressed are deeply offensive and inconsistent with our firm's values and culture."

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