Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is facing the consequences of his July arrest in downtown Milwaukee. Court records now reveal his blood alcohol level at the time of the traffic stop, while Romo has also opened up about the personal struggles he says contributed to his drinking.
Reported court records show Tony Romo’s blood alcohol level was .15 when he was pulled over in Milwaukee
Romo pleaded no contest to an OWI-first citation following his July arrest. According to court documents, his blood alcohol level was .15, nearly twice the legal limit.
As per TMJ4, a court ordered Romo to lose his driving privileges for six months and complete an alcohol assessment program. He must also pay $834 in fines by Nov. 2 or risk having his license suspended for up to a year.
The former quarterback must also have an ignition interlock device installed on any vehicle he owns, operates or has registered in his name for at least one year after receiving a license from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
Romo initially faced four traffic citations, but court records show the other three were dismissed.
Tony Romo opened up about what he believes led to his alcohol use after entering his no-contest plea. In an Instagram statement, the former quarterback connected his struggles to the “constant, debilitating pain” he experienced after undergoing multiple back surgeries.
According to Romo, dealing with that pain first resulted in a dependence on pain medication. When he tried to move away from those medications, he said alcohol became an unhealthy replacement.
“This is one of those moments when I am leaning on everything football taught me,” Romo said.
Rather than make excuses, Romo said he accepts responsibility for his actions. He is now working with a team of doctors to address his health and make changes.
“None of this is an excuse. These are my failures, and I take responsibility for them,” he said.
He also expressed gratitude to his family, friends and the wider NFL community for standing by him. As he works on his health and spends time with his family, Romo asked the public to respect his privacy.
