Tony Romo Loses Driving Privileges for 6 Months After OWI Plea in Milwaukee
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Updated · ESPN · Sep 1
Tony Romo Loses Driving Privileges for 6 Months After OWI Plea in Milwaukee
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Sep 1
Summary
A Milwaukee County court revoked Tony Romo’s driving privileges for six months after the former Cowboys quarterback pleaded no contest Tuesday to a first-offense OWI charge.
Court records say police stopped Romo on July 23, smelled alcohol on his breath, and took him into custody after he performed poorly on field sobriety tests.
The sentence also requires a $784 fine, an ignition interlock device on any vehicle he owns or operates, and completion of an alcohol assessment program.
In a social media statement, Romo said chronic pain from multiple back surgeries led to medication use and then an over-reliance on alcohol, adding that he is working with doctors.
Romo, 46, remains on leave from CBS Sports, where his future is still under review and J.J. Watt is filling his lead NFL analyst role.