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General Hospital Alum Antonio Sabato Jr. Addresses His Son’s Arrest in a Fatal Alaska Hit-and-Run
Antonio Sabato Jr. has addressed his son’s arrest in a fatal Anchorage hit-and-run and sent condolences to the family of the man who died.
ANTONIO SABATO JR. ASKS FOR PRIVACY AFTER HIS SON’S ARREST
TL;DR: Antonio Sabato Jr. has addressed his son’s confirmed arrest in a fatal Anchorage hit-and-run. The arrest details come from ABC News, NBC News, and Entertainment Weekly, and the former General Hospital actor’s Instagram statement offers condolences to the man’s family.
A Father Responds With Condolences
Antonio Sabato Jr. (Jagger Cates) posted a statement on Wednesday after Jack Antonio Sabàto, his 32-year-old son, was arrested in Alaska. He called it a private and painful time for his family, said his love for his children does not waver, and asked everyone to respect the privacy of those affected. He also sent condolences to those who loved the man who died.
Our hearts are with Carl Simmonds’ loved ones and everyone affected by this loss. If you would like to send a kind word, email us at amber@soapoperamagazine.com.
What Authorities Say Happened
Anchorage police say officers found an unresponsive man near Airport Heights Drive and Debarr Road shortly before 6 a.m. on the morning of Nov. 9. Carl Simmonds, 42, died at the scene after being hit by a vehicle that did not stop. Later that day, police located the Chevrolet Tahoe involved, then arrested Jack as its alleged driver. He is the son of Antonio Sabato Jr. and Virginia Madsen.
Jack faces a felony count of failing to help an injured person and a misdemeanor count tied to leaving the scene. His arraignment took place Tuesday, and he will appear in court from custody on Thursday. These are allegations, and the case is still moving through the court system.
Jagger Cates in Port Charles
Soap fans know Antonio Sabato Jr. as Jagger, the rough-around-the-edges young man who arrived in Port Charles in 1992 and stayed through 1995. Antonio Sabato Jr. came back to the role in 2008 for Night Shift, the show’s spinoff series.
Holding Space for Everyone Affected
Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the man who died, and with everyone this loss has touched.
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📱 READ THE POST 📱
The full statement sits on the actor’s own Instagram, and you can read it below.
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