Overview
- Prosecutors said the messages were sent between November 12, 2024, and March 11, 2025, and included threats and efforts to induce an abortion.
- Hayes pleaded not guilty at a January court appearance, according to court records.
- The misdemeanor charge carried a potential sentence of up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
- Prosecutors previously moved to revoke his bond, alleging interstate travel for paid performances, including a Mardi Gras kickoff event in Louisiana.
- They said the alleged conduct occurred while he was on federal probation from a Georgia case with travel restrictions, while the defense called the travel a misunderstanding and said he had work approval.