All articles tagged with #criminal record
Jelly Roll, the country singer, received a pardon from Tennessee Governor Bill Lee for past convictions related to robbery and drug crimes from 2003, highlighting his story of redemption and his desire to inspire others through his music and faith.
Country singer Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, received a full pardon from Tennessee Governor Bill Lee for past crimes including robbery and drug possession, which allows him to travel internationally and perform missionary work freely, symbolizing his redemption story.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee pardoned musician Jelly Roll (Jason DeFord) for his decades-old drug and robbery charges, recognizing his story of redemption and aiming to help him expand his international touring opportunities. The pardon followed a unanimous vote by the Tennessee Board of Parole, and Jelly Roll hopes it will inspire others and support his message of change through music and faith.
Jelly Roll shared an incident at a Louis Vuitton store in Sydney where he felt he was treated like a criminal due to his past, highlighting issues of discrimination faced by him because of his criminal record, which has historically affected his ability to tour internationally.
Dawon Matthews, who faced employment barriers due to a criminal record, became a successful entrepreneur with a food truck business in Houston that generates over $1 million annually, demonstrating resilience and innovative business strategies.
The DHS revealed that Ian Andre Roberts, who was serving as a school superintendent in Iowa, has a long criminal history and was arrested for possessing firearms and illegal alien status, raising concerns about background checks for public officials.
Country star Jelly Roll revealed that his criminal record has prevented him from performing overseas, despite recently obtaining a passport. In a conversation with Jon Bon Jovi, Jelly Roll discussed the legal hurdles he faces due to his past felonies, which have barred him from entering certain countries. Bon Jovi criticized these restrictions as outdated and expressed hope that Jelly Roll would soon be able to tour internationally. Jelly Roll has been open about his troubled past and how overcoming it has shaped his music career.
A Florida woman, Kendra Dalyn Boone, stole a deputy's patrol car and led officers on a high-speed chase, resulting in a fatal crash that killed three people, including herself. Bodycam footage captured the moment Boone entered the vehicle and sped off, reaching speeds of over 100 mph. Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods criticized Boone's actions and emphasized that his deputy did nothing wrong. Boone had a history of criminal charges, including fleeing from police and trespassing. The Florida Highway Patrol is leading the investigation into the fatal crash.
"Criminal Record" on Apple TV+ follows DS June Lenker (Cush Jumbo) and DCI Daniel Hegarty (Peter Capaldi) as they clash over a 13-year-old murder case. While the show has the potential for an intriguing face-off between the characters, the first episode leaves viewers more interested in Lenker's perspective than Hegarty's, making her the reason to keep watching. With themes of institutional racism and a cold case at its core, the series has promise, but may need to balance its characters more effectively.
The first trailer for the upcoming Apple TV+ drama series "Criminal Record" has been released, featuring Peter Capaldi as DCI Daniel Hegarty and Cush Jumbo as DS June Lenker. The series follows the clash between the two detectives over an old murder case, with Hegarty determined to protect his legacy and Lenker standing in his way. The trailer teases a tense confrontation as Lenker investigates one of Hegarty's old cases involving a Black man convicted of murder, raising questions about race and institutional failure. "Criminal Record" premieres on Apple TV+ on January 12, 2024.
Lorenze Labonte, a 25-year-old man, has been charged with murder for the death of Ahmed Sharif in Biddeford. Labonte, who has a lengthy criminal record, was arrested in Saco and is being held without bail. In a separate incident, a woman was critically injured by a gunshot at the same address where Labonte was apprehended.
A Boston man with a lengthy criminal record, Michael Patzelt, has been charged with assault and malicious destruction of property after breaking the arms off a 150-year-old crucifix outside the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston. Patzelt, who is currently homeless, was also accused of assaulting a woman and knocking off her hat. He has multiple convictions in both Massachusetts and Florida. The judge increased his bail to $5,000 and ordered him to stay away from the cathedral and the woman he assaulted. The Archdiocese of Boston condemned the act of vandalism, and repairs have been made to the crucifix.
Britney Spears' rumored boyfriend, Paul Richard Soliz, referred to her as a "phenomenal woman" and stated that she is doing great amid her divorce from Sam Asghari. Soliz, who was previously employed as her housekeeper, has an extensive criminal record. The nature of their relationship remains unclear, as Spears recently declared herself single. Rumors of infidelity have circulated, with sources claiming that Soliz was fired when it was discovered that he and Spears were sleeping together. However, they have since reconnected. Spears' camp did not conduct a background check on Soliz, who has been convicted of various charges in the past. Asghari filed for divorce from Spears in August, and she expressed being "a little shocked" by the split.
Jesse Garcia, the suspect accused of shooting two San Antonio Police officers and injuring a third, had been released from jail twice in the past year. Garcia, who has a criminal record dating back to his teens, faces eight new felony charges and is currently being held in the Bexar County Jail. The Bexar County District Attorney's Office questioned why Garcia's bonds were not increased and highlighted the frustrations with the current bond system. Despite Garcia's prior arrests and pending cases, he has not been indicted yet. The district attorney's office did not push for higher bonds or temporary revocation after Garcia's second arrest in June.
A man in California, believed to be Calese Carron Crowder, was caught on a viral TikTok video sniffing women's butts at a Barnes & Noble store. Despite having a lengthy criminal record, he was released after being arrested for a separate misdemeanor incident. The Burbank Police Department is still investigating the Barnes & Noble incident and has yet to file charges against Crowder.