Country music star Jelly Roll, also known as Jason B. Deford, is close to being pardoned for crimes including robbery in his younger days, according to Davidson County Sheriff Daron Hall. The Tennessee State Board of Parole has voted to endorse a pardon for Jelly Roll, which is now up to Governor Bill Lee for final approval. Jelly Roll, known for blending rap and country music and earning four Grammy nominations, has used his experiences with crime and incarceration to inspire others and advocate for literacy and drug overdose prevention. He spent years in prison and turned to music as a way to cope and connect with fellow inmates. Since his release in 2016, Jelly Roll has been pursuing his music career and using his platform to raise awareness about drug addiction and the flaws in the justice system. He testifies in favor of legislation to address fentanyl overdoses and speaks out against the stigma faced by drug addicts in society. Jelly Roll serves as a living example that change is possible and hopes to inspire others to make positive choices in their lives. Governor Lee now has the decision on whether to grant a pardon to Jelly Roll, who continues to share his story and advocate for change.
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Tennessee Board Suggests Pardoning Jelly Roll for Juvenile Offenses
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