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In 2014, a police force in California shared a man's mugshot on social media, causing an unexpected stir. ‌

Officers warned that the man, who faced five firearms charges, was "one of the most violent criminals in the area". ‌

However, locals in the city of Stockton were more interested in former gang member Jeremy Meeks' good looks and ice-blue eyes than his criminal record - he had also served time for theft and forgery. ‌

The BBC reported at the time that the Facebook post gained over 20,000 likes and 95,000 comments. Meeks quickly gained the nickname "fine felon" and his charges ended up being the start of a remarkable career, the Mirror reports .

He was convicted of possession of a firearm in February 2015 and sentenced to 27 months behind bars . He t

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