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mary lou retton
‘deeply sorry’
… After DUI Arrest
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Mary Lou Retton is talking out for the primary time since her DUI arrest final month, issuing a heartfelt apology and vowing to make significant modifications in her life.
In a press release shared on Tuesday, the previous Olympic gymnast says, “I take full accountability for my actions. What occurred was fully unacceptable. I make no excuses. To my household, pals and my followers: I’ve allow you to down, and for that I’m deeply sorry.”
The 57-year-old went on to say she’s “decided to be taught and develop from this expertise, and I’m dedicated to creating optimistic modifications in my life.”
She appeared in court docket on Tuesday and entered a no contest plea to a first-time, non-aggravated DUI cost. She was ordered to pay a $100 high quality.
As we reported … Retton was arrested on Could 17 in West Virginia after police suspected her of consuming and driving following a routine site visitors cease. Police stated she reeked of booze and slurred her phrases. In addition they stated she had a container of wine in her passenger seat and confirmed indicators of impairment throughout all of her area sobriety testing.
Her legal professional, Edmund J. Rollo, stated she “asks for privateness as she strikes ahead together with her private {and professional} life.”