[Courtesy of Stockton Police Department/ Facebook]
After his 2014 arrest, Meeks was sentenced to 27 months in jail on multiple charges: five weapon offenses including illegal possession of firearms and carrying a loaded firearm in public, and two counts of criminal street gang activity.
The 32-year-old grew up in a poor household and joined the Northern Crips, a California street gang. He had multiple criminal records prior to his famous 2014 mug shot.
Though Meeks was behind bars for two years, his newfound fame did not cease. He signed a deal with the entertainment agency, White Cross Management, to pursue his modeling career when he was released from prison in March 2016. He now has a blooming career, a mansion, and a Maserati to flaunt.
[Courtesy of Jeremy Meeks/ Instagram @jmeeksofficial]
Unfortunately for his female fans, he is happily married for eight years to his wife, Melissa. He posted a photo of him and his wife last week with caption, "Celebrating our 8 year anniversary today and 50 more to go. Through thick and thin!"
[Courtesy of Jeremy Meeks/ Instagram @jmeeksoffical]
He also has three kids with his wife.
[Courtesy of Jeremy Meeks/ Instagram @jmeeksoffical]
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Park Sae-jin
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