Why was Tony Romo arrested? Former Cowboys star faces unexpected legal trouble in Wisconsin
Former NFL quarterback and CBS analyst Tony Romo was arrested in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Romo was released after booking and is scheduled for a court appearance in September.
Why it matters
As a high-profile public figure and sports broadcaster, Romo's legal issues draw significant media attention and raise questions about professional conduct.
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested in Milwaukee on Thursday after deputies stopped his vehicle and suspected he was driving under the influence. The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office said Romo was booked and later released. He is due to make his first court appearance on September 21. Officials have not released any blood alcohol or toxicology results, and they have not said why his vehicle was initially stopped. CBS, where Romo works as the network’s lead NFL analyst, declined to comment on the incident.
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