Jeremy Meeks, an American dubbed the ‘world’s hottest felon’, became a viral sensation in 2014 when his mug-shot went online. He went to jail in the US for 27 months for possessing a gun and previously served a nine-year jail sentence for theft. Following his release, he gained a modelling contract and has embarked on a career as a model, featuring in New York’s Fashion Week. Earlier this week he arrived in London to promote a magazine cover, but was detained for 8 hours before being deported back to the US because of his recent conviction. Which of these comes closest to your view?

Jeremy Meeks, an American dubbed the ‘world’s hottest felon’, became a viral sensation in 2014 when his mug‑shot went online. He went to jail in the US for 27 months for possessing a gun and previously served a nine-year jail sentence for theft. Following his release, he gained a modelling contract and has embarked on a career as a model, featuring in New York’s Fashion Week. Earlier this week he arrived in London to promote a magazine cover, but was detained for 8 hours before being deported back to the US because of his recent conviction. Which of these comes closest to your view? Published on 27 April 2017 → Survey conducted on 27 April 2017 on 5149 GB adults

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If someone has served their time, they should be allowed another chance, but it’s wrong for them to profit indirectly from their criminal past

50%

If someone has served their time, they should be allowed another chance, and if they benefit indirectly from their criminal past, that’s fine

16%

People who have been convicted of a crime shouldn’t have the same chances as those who haven’t

14%

Don’t know/Other

20%

If someone has served their time, they should be allowed another chance, but it’s wrong for them to profit indirectly from their criminal past

50%

If someone has served their time, they should be allowed another chance, and if they benefit indirectly from their criminal past, that’s fine

16%

People who have been convicted of a crime shouldn’t have the same chances as those who haven’t

14%

Don’t know/Other

20%

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