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Ex-NFL Star Tony Romo Faces New Charges
28 Aug
Summary
- Romo faces three new citations including OWI and unsafe passing.
- Body cam footage shows Romo failing a field sobriety test.
- CBS Sports placed Romo on indefinite leave after the arrest.
Tony Romo, the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS Sports broadcaster, is facing increased legal scrutiny after a drunk-driving arrest in Wisconsin. Court records confirm the district attorney has issued three new citations against him. These include a first-offense operating while intoxicated charge, along with citations for unsafe passing on the right side and possessing open intoxicants within his vehicle.
The incident occurred on July 23 when police stopped Romo for a traffic violation. Subsequent field sobriety tests, captured on body camera, indicated possible impairment. Romo stated he was leaving a golf course and heading to visit his grandparents at the time of the stop.
Following the arrest, CBS Sports decided to place Romo on indefinite leave, and he has not yet returned to broadcasting duties. The ongoing situation continues to unfold as Romo navigates these new charges and his professional commitments.
