Michael Lohan Released From Jail Early After Serving Time for Probation Violation

Michael Lohan is a free man again … ’cause TMZ has learned Lindsay’s dad was released from jail early after serving time for violating his probation — tied to his February arrest for allegedly beating up his ex, Kate Major.

A rep for the Palm Beach County Detention Center in Florida tells TMZ … Michael was released around 1 AM on Sunday, October 5. We’re told he scored early release — 24 days off — thanks to “gain time” earned from working inside the jail as a trustee inmate.

Lohan checked in around April and was expected to serve roughly nine months. His probation violation stemmed from the Texas arrest, where he was hit with a felony continuous violence against the family charge. That case, we’re told, is still pending.

As we reported, police said Kate was getting a medical exam when she told deputies Michael flipped her out of a chair at their home, causing pain and bruising. A responding female officer documented visible marks on Kate’s body, leading to Michael’s arrest at his home.

Now out of the slammer and back home, Michael tells TMZ … “I’m thankful for my early release and being reunited with my boys. This should have never happened. It was wrong! As usual, there’s a lot more to the story than what’s been reported. I’m just happy to be free and I’m sorry for the negative press it has caused my family.”