The Mugshot That Broke the Internet: How Jeremy Meeks Went From Felon to Fashion Icon
Jeremy Meeks' story is one for the ages. What started as a routine arrest in 2014 quickly spiraled into an internet sensation, catapulting a once-unknown felon into the spotlight. But what was it about this particular mugshot that made the world stop and stare?
It was just another day for the Stockton Police Department when they booked Jeremy Meeks on charges of illegal firearm possession and gang involvement.
But when his mugshot was posted on their Facebook page, it took only minutes for it to go viral. His chiseled features, piercing blue eyes, and model-like jawline were in stark contrast to the usual mugshots that populate police blotters. The internet exploded, and Meeks was quickly dubbed “The Hot Felon.” His image spread like wildfire, and soon, everyone wanted to know the story behind the face.
Jeremy Meeks wasn't always in the public eye. Before his arrest, he lived a life far removed from the glitz and glamour that would later define him.
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