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From Mugshot to Model: Jeremy Meeks' Inspiring Journey
10/9/2025
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Story summary
- Jeremy Meeks rose to fame after a 2014 mugshot went viral following his arrest in Stockton, California.
- Convicted of firearm possession, he served 13 months in prison and began modeling.
- Meeks debuted at New York Fashion Week in 2017, modeling for Tommy Hilfiger.
- In 2024, Meeks released memoir Model Citizen and works on a project for formerly incarcerated individuals.
