Jelly Roll moves closer to being pardoned for his past crimes – National
Jelly Roll may soon see his criminal record wiped clean.
On Tuesday, the Tennessee Board of Parole unanimously recommended a pardon for the rapper-turned-country music performer, who holds a long rap sheet from days gone by.The board’s action leaves the final decision on a pardon up to Gov. Bill Lee.Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, has never shied away from discussing the time he spent in prison for robbery and drug charges and the work he’s done to overcome his troubled past.Now, the 40-year-old singer wants to be able to travel internationally to perform and share his message of redemption, and a pardon would be a first step in achieving that dream.The parole board issued its nonbinding recommendation unanimously after a hearing that lasted about an hour and 45 minutes with s...






