Tony Romo admits ‘over-reliance on alcohol,’ pleads no contest to OWI

The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current broadcaster for the NFL on CBS was arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated on July 23 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Court records show that he is facing three charges stemming from that arrest: unsafe passing on the right, possessing open intoxicants and operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI).

On Sept. 1, Romo announced that he pleaded no contest to a civil offense and explained that he is owning his mistakes in a statement posted to his Instagram.

Court records show that Romo's plea of no contest resulted in his driving privileges being revoked for six months. He will also have to complete the "Alcohol Assessment Program," while paying a total of $834 in fines. If he fails to pay, his license suspension can be extended for up to one year.

Romo is also required to have an "ignition interlock device" installed on any vehicles that is owned, operated or registered in his name. That will remain the case for a minimum of one year after his license is reissued.

Online court documents show the unsafe passing and open intoxicant charges were both dismissed on Sept. 1.

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Original source: https://www.usatoday.com/sports/