‘General Hospital’ actor releases statement after son is charged in fatal hit-and-run

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU/Gray News) - Jack Antonio Sabàto appeared in court Thursday for a hearing in the case stemming from a hit-and-run that killed pedestrian Carl Simmonds.Sabàto, 32, is charged with the felony crime of leaving an accident without assisting and a misdemeanor count of leaving the scene of an accident involving injury or death.Statement from Sabàto’s fatherSabàto is the son of actors Antonio Sabàto Jr., of “General Hospital,” and Virginia Madsen, known for roles in movies like “Candyman” and “Sideways.”In a statement posted to his Facebook page Wednesday, Sabàto Jr. offered condolences to the family and loved ones of the person killed, said his love for his children remains unconditional, and asked the public and media to respect his family’s privacy.“I also wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the gentleman who tragically lost his life. My thoughts and prayers are with them as well,” Sabàto Jr. said.What the charging document saysAc