A Florida Gators football offensive lineman could be in legal trouble after Gainesville Police issued a citation that violated the terms of a previous jail release.
Jessamen Dunker, 20, received the citation Feb. 28 for unknowingly driving with a suspended license after a GPD officer pulled him over for speeding in the 3000 block of Southwest 35th Place, said GPD Spokesman Officer Ben Tobias.
This isn’t Dunker’s first brush with the law. On Jan.16, University Police charged Dunker with driving with a suspended license and grand theft auto after an officer ran the scooter’s make and model and discovered it was reported stolen, according to Alligator archives.
Dunker was released from the Alachua County Jail Jan. 17 under an agreement that he wouldn’t drive with a suspended license, among other stipulations, according to court records.
Coach Will Muschamp said Tuesday that his staff is aware of Dunker’s legal situation but wouldn’t provide further details on Dunker’s return to the team for the upcoming season.
“He’s been suspended,” Muschamp said. “I haven’t had any communication (with Dunker).”
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