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Mahomes Sr. begs to ditch ankle monitor for health
29 Jul
Summary
- Patrick Mahomes Sr. cited severe skin irritations from monitor.
- Tests showed no alcohol use, despite probation concerns.
- Doctor confirmed 'shackle' caused damage to his ankle.
Patrick Mahomes Sr. is seeking court permission to remove his alcohol monitoring bracelet, citing severe health complications. According to obtained court documents, he has experienced significant skin irritations and swelling on his ankle directly attributed to the device.
Mahomes Sr. has undergone voluntary hair-follicle and blood tests on July 1 and July 2, respectively, with both returning negative results for alcohol use. His probation officer personally observed swelling on his ankle, indicating the bracelet's tight fit.
Due to the adverse health effects, including damage noted by his doctor, Mahomes Sr. has proposed using an in-home portable alcohol monitor instead. He is currently on probation for a 2024 felony DWI case and has reportedly fulfilled all other sentencing requirements.
