Tony Romo OWI plea deal
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The gist
Tony Romo pleaded no contest to OWI in Wisconsin, accepting a plea deal with a mandatory jail sentence provision for any future conviction. The former Cowboys QB faces license revocation.
Background
Tony Romo, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS analyst, was arrested on July 23 in Milwaukee County on charges including OWI. He later pleaded no contest and admitted to an over-reliance on alcohol stemming from pain medication dependence after multiple back surgeries. The plea deal includes conditions like an ignition interlock device and alcohol assessment.
How it unfolded
- Jul 23, 2026Romo was arrested in Milwaukee County and issued four citations, including OWI.
- Sep 1, 2026Romo pleaded no contest to OWI, released a statement admitting alcohol over-reliance, and accepted a plea deal.
- Sep 4, 2026Details of the plea deal revealed a mandatory jail sentence provision for any future OWI conviction within 10 years.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Milwaukee County court found Romo guilty and ordered license suspension, ignition interlock, and alcohol assessment.
- Public
- Romo's statement emphasized personal failure and taking full responsibility, asking for privacy.
Still unverified
The specific details of the mandatory jail sentence provision were reported by NY Post but not confirmed by official court documents.