LOS ANGELES, March 10 — A convicted felon whose handsome booking photo went viral last year was released from federal prison this week.
Jeremy Meeks’ piercing blue eyes and high cheekbones earned him several nicknames, including “hot felon,” “hot convict” and “handsome felon,” after the Stockton Police Department posted his mugshot on Facebook.
After his mugshot sent the Internet into a frenzy, the 32-year-old received modelling offers. Fundraising efforts and Facebook groups were even created for him.
He was sentenced in February 2015 to two years in federal prison for a weapons violation, but was released on Tuesday to a transitional housing facility where he will remain for a few weeks before he is officially a free man.
He was greeted by his wife and three children.
According to the Los Angeles Times, he is entertaining job offers and appears to have hired a manager.
“We have a lot in store regarding Jeremy’s new career,” his manager Jim Jordan said in a statement yesterday.
“There are a multitude of offers on the table. Jeremy is humbled and grateful and overwhelmed by the outpouring of love, support, and prayers for him and his family.”
Meeks, meanwhile, took to Instagram to thank his fans for their support.
“I want to thank my family and everybody for all your love, support and prayers,” he wrote yesterday.
“I’m overwhelmed and grateful for what lies ahead. I’m ready.”
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