Jeremy Meeks became famous in one of the most unexpected ways—through a viral mugshot. In 2014, after being arrested on felony weapon charges, his booking photo was posted online by police and quickly spread worldwide. His striking appearance earned him the nickname “world’s hottest felon,” turning an unknown forklift operator into an internet sensation almost overnight. Before the attention, his life had been difficult. Born in 1984, he grew up in a troubled environment marked by addiction and violence. By age 18, he had already been convicted of car theft. His 2014 arrest led to a 27-month prison sentence, but...
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