That’s One Fine Felon! Married Mug Shot Romeo Jeremy Meeks Says He’s ‘Not Some Kingpin,’ Or Gangbanger, As Purported Mother Begins Fundraiser
June 20 2014, Published 4:26 p.m. ET
Jeremy Meeks, the accused gang member whose eye-catching mug shot has garnered a record number of views, likes and reactions from Facebook and Twitter users, is aware of his 15 minutes of fame — and wants you to know he’s not that bad a guy.
The 30-year-old Stockton, Calif., man — who is married, which must disappoint his legions of romantic admirers — spoke with KXTV from behind the jail glass, where he acknowledged the newfound fame, and tried to shatter misconceptions that have accompanied his rise to online prominence.
“I just visited my wife and she said I like, blew up all over Facebook,” Meeks told the ABC affiliate. “I appreciate that, and I just want them to know . . . that this is really not like me, I’m not some kingpin.”
The man with the sharp features and ocean blue eyes shot to fast fame following his arrest this week in connection with suspicion of felony weapons possession, after his image on the Stockton Police Department’s Facebook page caused an avalanche of drooling, lusty responses.
Among them: "He's too fine to be a criminal. I got $10 on his bail” … “What is he guilty of?! First Degree Sexiness?!” … “He'll probably be on next years prison calendar . . . Mr . . . EVERY MONTH!” . . . "Momma, I'm in love with a criminal.”
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Meeks, who once spent 71 days behind bars in connection with theft and forgery convictions, was arrested