Austin Tanner, aspiring country singer An arrest warrant has been issued. after allegedly violating the terms of his bond by attending the 2024 CMA Awards.
On Nov. 26, an Alabama judge issued a warrant for Tanner’s arrest. It comes days after the singer traveled from Alabama to Nashville to attend the November 20 awards ceremony without seeking court approval. According to documents obtained by Fox News Digital.
Tanner, who was indicted on two counts of insurance fraud and attempted theft in April. Released on $20,000 bond and will not “leave the state without leave of court,” the document said Tanner was aware of the condition, the document said.
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Austin Tanner was indicted on two counts of insurance fraud and attempted theft in April. (Austin Tanner/Instagram)
“The State maintains that there is evidence that on or about November 20, 2024, the defendant traveled outside of the state of Alabama. This was evidenced by the photos he posted on his Facebook and Instagram accounts respectively,” the document said.
“Because the defendant was well-versed in the travel conditions of his bond. and when the public ignores those limitations The state is therefore seeking to revoke his bond.”
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Austin Tanner and wife Skyla attended the CMAs on November 20. (Austin Tanner/Instagram)
On Nov. 21, Tanner took to social media to Share photos His and Skyla His wife on the red carpet at the CMAs
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“The first ever CMA Awards. Last night was full of magic as we walked the red carpet at the CMA Awards. This moment was a dream come true!” he captioned his post.
Austin Tanner “did not ask permission” to travel, according to documents. (Mobile County District Court)
In a statement sent to Fox News Digital, Mobile County District Attorney Keith Blackwood said, “The bond conditions exist to ensure the safety of the community and the integrity of the justice system. When those conditions are violated The perpetrators must be prosecuted.”
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Tanner’s attorney did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
A hearing to request Tanner’s bond be revoked is scheduled for Dec. 1. 4.
