Aspiring country music singer Austin Tanner is facing a warrant for his arrest for allegedly violating the terms of his bond by attending the 2024 CMA Awards.
An Alabama judge on Nov. 26, days after Tanner traveled from Alabama to Nashville to attend the Nov. 20 awards ceremony without seeking court approval, according to documents obtained by Fox News Digital. issued a warrant for Mr. Tanner's arrest.
Tanner was charged in April with two counts of insurance fraud and attempted theft of property, but was released on $20,000 bail and would not “leave the state without appearing in court,” documents state. . Tanner was fully aware of the condition, the documents state.
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Austin Tanner was indicted in April on two counts of insurance fraud and attempted theft of property. (Austin Tanner/Instagram)
“The state alleges there is evidence that the defendant traveled outside of Alabama on or about November 20, 2024, as evidenced by photos posted by the defendant to his respective Facebook and Instagram accounts.” is stated in the document.
“Given that the defendant was fully aware of the bond's travel requirements and openly disregarded its restrictions, the State seeks to have his bond revoked.”
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Austin Tanner and his wife Skyla attended the CMAs on November 20th. (Austin Tanner/Instagram)
On November 21st, Tanner said on social media: share photos A photo of him and his wife Skyla on the CMA red carpet.
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“First CMA Awards. Walking the CMA Awards red carpet last night was just magical. This moment was a dream come true!” he captioned his post. Ta.
Austin Tanner “did not seek permission” to travel, the document said. (Mobile County Circuit Court)
Mobile County District Attorney Keith Blackwood said in a statement to Fox News Digital, “Bail conditions exist to ensure the safety of the community and the integrity of the justice system. If those conditions are violated, a criminal offense is committed.” Those who do so must take responsibility.”
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Tanner's attorney did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
A hearing on Tanner's motion to revoke bond was scheduled for Dec. 4.
