US EditionTennessee board recommends that governor pardon country star Jelly Roll
- The Tennessee Board of Parole unanimously recommended a pardon for country music star Jelly Roll on Tuesday.
- His criminal history, including robbery at 17 and drug charges at 23, makes international travel difficult.
- Several witnesses, including Nashville Sheriff Daron Hall, advocated for the 40-year-old musician Jason DeFord.
- Jelly Roll stated travel "takes a team of lawyers and a mountain of paperwork."
- Governor Bill Lee holds the final decision on the nonbinding recommendation after issuing over 90 pardons since 2019.
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Jelly Roll Reveals His Goal Weight and the Risky Activities He Wants to Do Once He Hits It
The "Save Me" singer's ideal weight has a specific purpose behind itChristopher Polk/Variety via Getty; Steve Granitz/FilmMagic Jelly Roll in November 2023 (left) and December 2024 (right).After losing nearly 200 pounds, Jelly Roll revealed that he wants to continue on his weight loss journey until he weighs 250 poundsThe musician explained "to the non-fluffy people in the world" that 250 pounds was the maximum weight to be able to do high-risk …
Jelly Roll hopes correcting past mistakes after serving jail time will urge Tennessee governor to pardon him
Country music star Jelly Roll says he wants to share his message of hope and redemption with others, but says his criminal record is complicating his ability to travel internationally and perform.
Board recommends pardon of Jelly Roll
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Board of Parole has recommended a pardon for country music star Jelly Roll, a Nashville native who has spoken openly about his criminal history and what it has taken to overcome it. The board's action…
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