Jeremy Meeks discusses his transition from prisoner to professional model

Jeremy Meeks, who gained global attention as the 'world's hottest felon' after his 2014 police mugshot went viral, recently discussed his past experiences in an interview on the 'Inside True Crime' podcast. Meeks was arrested in Stockton, California, and stated that his sudden internet fame led to challenges during his incarceration, including fans occupying prison visiting slots and preventing his family, specifically his then-five-year-old son, from seeing him. He also described the courtroom environment at the time as chaotic due to media attention. Following his release in 2016, Meeks launched a professional modeling career, appearing in fashion shows and publishing his autobiography, 'Model Citizen.' Currently, he continues to work in the fashion industry and is involved in charitable activities aimed at helping youth from minority backgrounds avoid criminal lifestyles. Meeks noted that he did not have social media accounts during his period of viral fame.