Austin Tanner, an aspiring country music singer, has a warrant for his arrest after allegedly violating his bond conditions by attending the 2024 CMA Awards.
According to documents obtained by Fox News Digital, on November 26, an Alabama judge issued a warrant for Tanner’s arrest, days after the singer flew from Alabama to Nashville to attend the awards show on November 20 without court approval. Traveled to.
Tanner, who was charged in April with two counts of insurance fraud and attempted theft of property, was released on $20,000 bond and was “not to leave the state without court permission,” the documents said.
The documents mention that Tanner was fully aware of the situation.
“The State argues that there is evidence that on or about November 20, 2024, the defendant traveled outside the State of Alabama, as evidenced by posts he made to his Facebook and Instagram accounts, respectively,” the documents read. This is evident from the photographs taken.”
“Given that the defendant was well aware of the travel conditions of his bond, and given his public disregard for those restrictions, the State seeks to revoke his bond.”
On November 21, Tanner took to social media share a photo Of him and wife Skyla on the red carpet at the CMAs.
“First CMA Awards. Last night was nothing short of magical as we walked the red carpet at the CMA Awards. This moment is a dream come true!” he captioned his post.
In a statement to Fox News Digital, Mobile County District Attorney Keith Blackwood said, “The bond conditions are in place to ensure the safety of the community and the integrity of the justice system. When those conditions are violated, perpetrators must be held accountable.
Tanner’s attorney did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
A hearing on the motion to revoke Tanner’s bond was scheduled for December 4.
