The case now centers on alleged probation breaches and how an earlier paperwork error shaped the sentence.
ORLANDO, Fla. — A man who pleaded no contest last month in the College Park jogger attack is back behind bars, a development that revived criticism of the plea deal and prompted fresh questions about supervision after his release, according to court filings and public statements.
The rearrest of 26-year-old Tyler Feight on a violation-of-probation warrant shifts the focus from the April assault to the November plea that avoided a formal conviction. Prosecutors have acknowledged a paperwork mistake in plea documents and said they are reviewing internal steps that led to time served and probation. Corrections officials accuse Feight of missing a required psychosexual evaluation and moving from his approved address without permission. The case now stands at the intersection of public safety, prosecutorial discretion and court oversight as neighbors in College Park demand clarity on how the agreement was reached and how probation is being enforced.
According to police reports, the victim was running just after 4 a.m. on April 10 along Northumberland Avenue when she was pushed and pinned before she fought back and the attacker fled. Officers later arrested Feight and booked him on battery and attempted sexual battery. Weeks of hearings gave way to a November plea in which Feight admitted guilt to a lesser battery count, received credit for 225 days already served and began a three-year probation term. Less than a month later, Orlando officers took him back into custody on the violation warrant. During the arrest, body-camera audio captured Feight saying, “Why am I being arrested? I’m on probation,” before he was placed in a patrol car.
State Attorney’s Office officials said they understand the neighborhood’s concern and that “public safety and accountability remain paramount.” They said the plea paperwork contained an error that contributed to the sentence structure, adding that the office is auditing how the mistake occurred and whether any policy changes are warranted. Defense counsel argued in court that Feight complied with several terms and would seek release while he re-enrolls in treatment, but the judge kept him in custody pending a violation hearing. Jail records list Monday as the booking date. No new substantive charges have been filed in the attack itself since the November plea.
College Park is a close-knit area of bungalows, parks and small businesses north of downtown. After the April assault, neighbors circulated safety updates and joggers adjusted routes, concerned about early-morning runs on lightly lit blocks. The November plea drew intense reaction because it withheld adjudication, sparing a formal conviction. Prosecutors later said a box was checked incorrectly on a form, narrowing options at sentencing. Victim advocates said the sequence shows how administrative mistakes can ripple into public trust when violent or sexual-motivation allegations are involved, even if the ultimate charge is battery and not sexual battery.
Court schedules show an in-custody arraignment on Dec. 22, when lawyers expect to set a violation-of-probation hearing date. At that hearing, the judge will weigh evidence including treatment attendance logs, address verification and any monitoring data tied to community supervision. Potential outcomes range from reinstating probation with added conditions to revoking it and imposing additional jail time. Prosecutors said they will present the violation affidavit and any supplementary records; defense attorneys indicated they will challenge the allegations and seek the least restrictive sanction. The victim has not spoken publicly since the rearrest was announced.
Neighbors leaving the Orange County Courthouse described a mix of relief and frustration. “We appreciate that he’s off the streets again, but this never should have happened the way it did,” said Mark Ramos, who lives near Lake Adair. “We want to understand how a paperwork mistake factored into a case that scared the whole neighborhood.” In the courtroom, the judge thanked both sides for coming prepared and reminded them to be ready with treatment documentation and housing verification at the next setting. A spokesperson for the corrections department said officers will continue verifying compliance while Feight remains jailed.
Feight remains in the Orange County Jail on a violation-of-probation hold. The next milestone is the Dec. 22 in-jail arraignment, after which a hearing date on the alleged violations is expected to be set.
Author note: Last updated December 18, 2025.