'Handsome' prisoner Jeremy Meeks lands a modelling contract

 
Mug shot: Jeremy Meeks (Picture: Stockton Police Department)
Rachel Blundy2 July 2014

A convicted criminal who shot to online fame after his police mugshot won him admirers around the world has been offered a modelling contract.

Jeremy Meeks, 30, could be set for a life on the catwalk if he takes up the offer from Blaze Models in Los Angeles, according to TMZ.

The 'handsome felon', as he has been dubbed in his native America, could earn between £9,000-£18,000 a month if he lands work with top designers such as Versace and Armani, the model agency claims.

But Meeks might have to wait a while before he starts raking in the cash.

He still faces serious weapons charges and one gang charge after police arrested him last month.

An online fundraising page set up by his mother Katherine Angier had today raised more than £3000 to put towards his legal defence fees.

Last month she wrote on the page: "[Jeremy] has a job and ... He was on his way to work [when he was arrested]. With no gang affiliations as per two of the charges. He has old tattoos..which causes him to be sterotyped. He's my son and I'm just trying to raise funds to help him in anyway. Please help him to get a fair trial or else he'll be railroaded."

In an update yesterday, the page coordinators wrote: "Thank you to everyone that has been supporting us. Also thank you to all that have shared this link to help support Jeremy. Please help us share this link if possible. We are very appreciative."

The original photo of Meeks posted on Facebook by the Stockton Police department has been shared more than 12,000 times.

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