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Travis Hunter Sr. Released After Florida Drops Probation Violation Claim

With the probation violation allegation withdrawn after prosecutors identified no fault in his monitor’s 11-minute signal lapse, a judge reinstated his probation, ordering his release.

Overview

  • At the July 24 hearing, Hunter’s attorney attributed the 11-minute ankle monitor lapse to a technical issue, prompting prosecutors to dismiss the community control violation charge.
  • Judge Howard K. Coates reinstated Hunter’s original probation terms, warning that any future breach could result in harsher penalties under cumulative violation rules.
  • Hunter remains under a three-year probation sentence for 2023 gun and drug convictions, including one year of home confinement and ongoing electronic monitoring.
  • He previously obtained narrow travel exemptions to attend his son’s NFL Draft and wedding but was denied a broader modification of his probation to support his son’s career.
  • Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter Jr. is set to begin training camp as his father adjusts to reinstated probation requirements at home.