Shocking New Bodycam Footage Reveals Tony Romo’s Intense Argument With Law Enforcement Before His Arrest [VIDEO]
This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.
Newly released bodycam footage has captured the moments surrounding the arrest of Tony Romo.
The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS Sports analyst was arrested, booked, and had his mug shot taken. Released bodycam footage shows the interaction that took place after he was pulled over.
Bodycam Details Surrounding Tony Romo’s Arrest
Tony Romo can be heard explaining to the female police officer that he was on his way to see Grandma and Grandpa after leaving the golf course. He further questioned the officer by asking whether the assumption of intoxication stemmed simply from the fact that he was coming from a golf course event.
“Because I’m coming from a golf course, you think I’m drunk?” the former star asked defiantly.
Officers noted red glassy eyes along with the odor of an intoxicating alcoholic beverage as key factors supporting the suspicion of impairment at the scene. He would soon be taken back to the station to do his sobriety tests, to which he failed miserably.
Additionally, Romo stated that the difficulty with certain field sobriety tests resulted from two previous back surgeries that limited his physical performance.
Legal Fallout and Court Dates After Romo’s Arrest in Wisconsin
Ultimately, deputies determined that the driver performed poorly on the standardized field sobriety tests and placed him in handcuffs. However, the legal situation grew even more complicated back at the station.
According to the official arrest files, Romo repeatedly refused to submit to a breathalyzer test. “I’ve heard from multiple lawyers, ‘Don’t ever do that,’” he stated on the video. Consequently, the state has already filed a formal notice of intent to revoke his driver’s license.
A first-offense OWI in the state of Wisconsin is technically classified as a civil infraction rather than a criminal charge. Therefore, Tony Romo is likely facing financial fines and mandatory safety classes rather than a lengthy jail sentence.
