Country star Jelly Roll pardoned by Tennessee governor for past crimes
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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 Pardoned By Tennessee Governor Over Criminal Past Rolling Stone
- Jelly Roll gets pardon from Tennessee governor for robbery, drugs The Tennessean
- Country music star Jelly Roll receives full pardon for past crimes in TN WSMV
- Jelly Roll Is Pardoned for Previous Robbery and Drug Convictions The New York Times
- Jelly Roll, country-rap superstar who found music while serving prison time, pardoned by Tennessee governor in front of Christmas Tree Fortune
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