These Celebrities have committed crimes that are so bad, it's next to impossible for fans to forget what they did. The men and women in this list have been involved in sex crimes, trafficked huge amounts of drugs, and even committed murder. Some admit that they broke the law, while others continue to maintain their innocence. Either way, they're stuck behind bars for a very long time.
Even famous people break the law. Many celebrities have gone to jail over the years, including comedian Tim Allen, domestic guru Martha Stewart, and actor Kiefer Sutherland. A good chunk of these stars committed minor offenses involving DUI charges or financial crimes. They serve rather short sentences and are often (but not always) able to pick up their lives where they left off. Society can be very forgiving when it comes to those who do their time and repent their crimes.
While there are plenty of people who became famous because they committed crimes, such as Charles Manson or Richard Ramirez, and who ended up dying in prison, we're specifically looking at people who were famous before their crimes were committed, or at least before they came to light. Notoriety is very different from true celebrity. Here's what happened to these celebs who lost everything and ended up dying in jail.
Once the subject of water-cooler talk for their athletic prowess, then over their downfall, these athletes eventually found themselves in the waste paper basket of forgotten heroes. It's going to be a long time before any of these people can walk the streets and sign autographs, and some never will again. Here are the incredible athletes you forgot are currently in jail.
Professional, famous, and successful musicians live big lives and, usually, good lives, weaving artistic and moving tales of the human experience — and it's their familiarity with the dark side of life that can get them in trouble with the law and removed from society for a while. They wax or code brilliant works of art that make the world happy, feel something, or want to dance. But some of those same beloved and influential musicians, be they rock stars, rappers, or instrumentalists, have also been known to commit heinous criminal acts that make the world around them, or life for their victims, significantly worse. Musical ability and accolades couldn't save them from police, prosecutors, or judges, either, as they've received long and difficult-to-serve punishments for those aggressive digressions.
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