Jamar Smith turns himself in on warrant; revocation of probation sought

URBANA – Prosecutors Tuesday moved to revoke the probation of University of Illinois basketball player Jamar Smith.

Champaign County State's Attorney Julia Rietz told The News-Gazette the petition filed Tuesday alleges that Smith violated his probation by drinking alcohol over the weekend. A warrant for his arrest was issued Tuesday morning, and bond was set at $25,000.

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