Hunter “SicK” Mims used to be a starter for the Sentinels’ Valorant team. When he was arrested and then suspended by the organisation, he became the centre of a lot of debate. In this article, we’ll go into more depth about SicK’s arrest and suspension, explaining what happened and how it affected the Valorant community.
SicK used to play CS:GO, but he moved to Valorant and did well there. He became an important part of the Sentinels team.
Before getting into the details of SicK’s arrest, it’s important to know about his past and how successful he was with Sentinels. SicK’s move from CS:GO to Valorant at the beginning of 2020 was a turning point in his career.
As a member of the Sentinels team, he was a big reason why they were the best team in North America for the first year Valorant was around. Their hard work paid off when they won the VCT 2021 Stage 2 Masters Reykjavik.
SicK took a long break from professional play in May 2022 to focus on his mental health. After this break, he signed back on with Sentinels as the sixth man when the team was chosen to join the VCT Americas league. SicK wanted to make a successful comeback to the Valorant scene, so he made this move.
The Arrest and Suspension
An unexpected turn of events made SicK’s return to the competition stage less than perfect. SicK went to Brazil with the Sentinels team to get ready for VCT Americas.
During this time, though, he got in trouble with the law because he was arrested for breaking the law by trespassing. This event shocked the Valorant community and made SicK’s future with the team unclear.
SicK was caught on March 4, 2023, for breaking the law when he broke into a Ferrari dealership in Texas. A Class B Misdemeanour was put against him. As soon as people heard he had been arrested, the news spread quickly, making fans and other players worried.
After SicK was arrested, Sentinels took action right away by putting him on internal suspension until his court case and training were over.
The goal of this choice was to uphold the organization’s values and give their players a safe and professional place to work. Because SicK was suspended, he couldn’t play in any professional games or represent the team during this time.
In a statement about the situation, CEO Rob Moore said that the organisation stands behind SicK and will help him get through this tough time.
