Ex-prisoner who became mayor and pastor credits faith-based program with giving him second chance
Jermaine Wilson, an ex-prisoner, credits a faith-based program for transforming his life and breaking his family's cycle of crime. After two prison sentences, he sought help to change his path and became involved with Prison Fellowship. Wilson's journey led him to become both a pastor and a mayor, demonstrating the impact of rehabilitation programs.
- ▪Jermaine Wilson served two prison sentences before turning his life around.
- ▪He credits the Prison Fellowship program for helping him break the cycle of crime in his family.
- ▪Wilson became a pastor and mayor after completing the program and developing new values.
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Media Ex-prisoner who became mayor and pastor credits faith-based program with giving him second chance Prison Fellowship is the first nonprofit to be designated as an evidence-based program by the Federal Bureau of Prisons By Kristine Parks Fox News Published May 31, 2026 12:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Lara Trump: The First Step Act was the 'most significant criminal justice reform in a generation' Fox News host Lara Trump breaks down the First Step Act and how it gives 'those who paid their debt' a 'shot at redemption' on 'My View with Lara Trump.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A man who served two prison sentences before becoming a pastor and mayor said a faith-based prison ministry helped transform…
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