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Tony Romo questioned police during his July 23 working whereas intoxicated arrest in Wisconsin, in response to newly launched police bodycam footage obtained by Fox News Digital.
The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback informed the officer he was coming from a golf course and insisted he had consumed “zero” drinks earlier than asking to name his legal professional. When requested to step out of the automobile, Romo responded, “Because I’m coming from a golf course, you think I’m drunk?”
Police detained Romo and transported him to a close-by station to conduct discipline sobriety assessments. The arresting officer stated she noticed crimson, glassy eyes and smelled alcohol coming from Romo.
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(Left) Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys slaps palms with Terrance Williams #83 previous to the sport towards the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on January 1, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Right) Tony Romo was arrested in Milwaukee on Thursday night time for working whereas impaired. ( Mitchell Leff/Getty Images; Fox News Digital)
After finishing the assessments, Romo refused to take a breath check, telling the officer, “I’ve heard from all the lawyers don’t ever do that.”
Romo was cited for first-offense working whereas intoxicated and refusing to undergo a chemical check. Romo was launched and is due in courtroom on Sept. 21.
CBS didn’t instantly responded to emails from Fox News Digital following preliminary information of Romo’s arrest.
Romo was stopped on an interstate following his spherical on the Wisconsin Amateur Golf Championship. He was set to look at one other golf match, the M&P Group Texas State Open, however he withdrew over the weekend.
Romo retired from soccer in 2017 and shortly joined CBS as a shade commentator.
Tony Romo speaks to police on bodycam footage during visitors cease that led to arrest. (Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office)
Tony Romo sits in again of police automobile after arrest for working whereas intoxicated. (Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office)
He was the Cowboys’ starter from 2006 to 2015, however an damage price him his spot in 2016 to Dak Prescott. The Cowboys launched him after the season, and he finally hung up the cleats.
Romo threw for 34,183 yards, 248 touchdowns, and 117 interceptions, finishing 65.3% of his passes.
TONY ROMO’S BRUTAL GOLF SCORE BEFORE GETTING ARRESTED PAINTS A NIGHTMARISH PICTURE
He was named to the Pro Bowl 4 instances and completed tied for third within the MVP vote in 2014 behind Aaron Rodgers and J.J. Watt — he was tied with DeMarcio Murray.
Romo went 2-4 within the playoffs, famously dropping a snap for a possible game-winning discipline purpose in his first towards the Seattle Seahawks. Romo then picked up the ball and tried to run for a landing however was stopped quick, giving Seattle the win.
Ex-NFL quarterback Tony Romo during working whereas intoxicated arrest on police bodycam footage. (Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office)
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Since retiring, Romo and Jim Nantz have been the primary tandem for CBS, calling three Super Bowls, together with the Kansas City Chiefs’ extra time win over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII.
Romo has but to touch upon his arrest.
Fox News’ Ryan Morik contributed to this report.
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