BLACKSBURG, Va. – Nearly 8 months after his arrest, a former Virginia Tech football player announced he is taking a plea deal in connection with a reported domestic assault.
Devon Hunter took to Twitter on Tuesday evening to announce the decision.
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— 7️⃣ Hunter (@devonhunter11) May 4, 2021
As part of the deal, his felony charge of strangling another and a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery against a family or household member have been amended to two counts of simple assault and battery, according to Commonwealth’s Attorney for Montgomery County Mary Pettitt.
Hunter received a sentence of 24 months with 23 months and 28 days suspended, meaning he’ll serve two days in jail.
He’ll be on probation for 24 months during which time he must complete The Domestic Violence Alternatives Program, perform 100 hours of community service and have no contact with the victim and abstain from drugs or alcohol.
ORIGINAL STORY - Sept. 14, 2020
Whenever the Hokies begin their season, they will have one fewer defensive back.
On Monday, Virginia Tech announced that redshirt junior Devon Hunter has been suspended indefinitely.
On Sunday, the Blacksburg Police Department charged the 22-year-old with one felony and one misdemeanor charge in connection with a reported domestic assault and strangulation.
Hunter faces a felony charge of strangling another and a misdemeanor of assault and battery against a family or household member, according to police.
Christiansburg police officers made the arrested and Hunter is currently being held without bond at the Montgomery County Jail.
Hunter was not, “upholding the high standards we have for our student-athletes,” according to associate athletic director Pete Morris.
Morris said that the university, “cannot comment further on Virginia Tech student conduct issues until the matter is resolved.”
Last season, Hunter played in all 13 games, starting two, and had 16 tackles on the season.