{"id":2653224,"date":"2026-09-01T19:39:24","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T23:39:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tony-romo-enters-plea-in-drunk-driving-case-opens-up-about-substance-abuse-issues\/"},"modified":"2026-09-01T19:40:47","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T23:40:47","slug":"tony-romo-enters-plea-in-drunk-driving-case-opens-up-about-substance-abuse-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tony-romo-enters-plea-in-drunk-driving-case-opens-up-about-substance-abuse-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"Tony Romo Enters Plea in Drunk Driving Case, Opens Up About Substance Abuse Issues"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftony-romo-enters-plea-in-drunk-driving-case-opens-up-about-substance-abuse-issues%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2653224&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo pleaded no contest to a civil charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) in Milwaukee County,Wisconsin. He acknowledged developing an over-reliance on alcohol after enduring chronic pain from multiple back surgeries that ended his NFL career. Romo was arrested on July 23 after refusing a breathalyzer and was suspended from his CBS Sports role. A bodycam video revealed Romo telling officers he was on his way to see family and questioned whether he seemed drunk. His plea resulted in a six-month revocation of his driving privileges and required him to install an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nancy-pelosis-husband-finally-charged-with-dui\/\" title=\"Nancy Pelosi\u2019s Husband Finally Charged With DUI\">ignition interlock device<\/a> on his vehicle for at least a year. Romo publicly took responsibility, citing his physical pain, dependence on pain medication, and subsequent reliance on alcohol as personal failures.He emphasized the importance of accountability, shared lessons with his sons, and expressed his intent to return to broadcasting after focusing on his health and family. Romo acknowledged the need to confront and own his mistakes, seeking support and making changes to his well-being.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has pleaded no contest to a civil charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n<p>Romo also admitted he developed an over-reliance on alcohol after years of chronic pain from back surgeries that ended his NFL career, per a statement released on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>He was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-bodycam-footage-tony-romos-arrest-sobriety-test-raises-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">arrested<\/a> July 23 after refusing a breathalyzer and was quickly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/cbs-announces-replacement-tony-romo-arrest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">suspended<\/a> from his CBS Sports job.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">NEW: Bodycam footage of Tony Romo\u2019s arrest released, tells police officer that he was on his way to see Grandma and Grandpa.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBecause I\u2019m coming from a golf course, you think I\u2019m drunk?\u201d he asked the female police officer.<\/p>\n<p>Romo was also heard telling officers that he was having\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Por3T2kahA\">pic.twitter.com\/Por3T2kahA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/CollinRugg\/status\/2082269730925400244?\">July 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The plea means Romo\u2019s driving privileges have been revoked for six months, and he must install an ignition interlock device on his vehicles for at least one year, WMTV <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wmtv15news.com\/2026\/09\/01\/former-dallas-cowboys-quarterback-cbs-analyst-tony-romo-pleads-no-contest-owi-milwaukee-county\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reported<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>On Tuesday, Romo publicly addressed the incident and accepted responsibility for getting behind the wheel after consuming alcohol.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is one of those moments when I am leaning on everything football taught me,\u201d Romo said. \u201cThis morning, I faced a recent personal failure by pleading no contest to a civil offense for OWI in Wisconsin. I own this completely.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Romo said his football career left him dealing with serious physical pain after multiple surgeries, but that it was no excuse.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">A statement from Tony Romo <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CBIEaUaHOS\">pic.twitter.com\/CBIEaUaHOS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 trey wingo (@wingoz) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/wingoz\/status\/2094819546540462215?\">September 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u201cMultiple back surgeries ended my career earlier than I expected and left me with constant, debilitating pain,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The recovery first led to dependence on pain medication, according to Romo. His attempt to get off those medications eventually turned into what he described as a dependence on alcohol.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat pain led to a dependence on pain medication, and my efforts to get off those medications led to an over-reliance on alcohol,\u201d Romo said. \u201cNone of this is an excuse. These are my failures, and I take responsibility for them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Romo also pointed to a lesson he has taught his three young sons about the arrest.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen you fall short, you stand up and take full responsibility,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He said the past month forced him to confront what happened personally and publicly.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt has required me to confront and own my mistakes fully \u2014 to the Lord, to myself, to my family, and now to the public,\u201d Romo said.<\/p>\n<p>Romo said he is now working with doctors to address his health and make changes. 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