Mary Lou Retton appeared in court to enter a no-contest plea for DUI stemming from her May 17 arrest in Fairmont, West Virginia. In her public apology, she took full responsibility for her actions, expressing regret to her family, friends, and fans. The 57-year-old Olympic champion was found with slurred speech and a strong odor of alcohol, alongside a bottle of wine in her car. Following her arrest, she was charged with DUI and later released on a $1,500 bond. Retton emphasized her commitment to making positive changes in her life after this incident.
I take full responsibility for my actions... I have let you down, and for that I am deeply sorry. I am committed to making positive changes in my life.
What happened was completely unacceptable. I make no excuses.
Retton, who is currently based in Texas, was visiting Fairmont, where she was born, when she was arrested.
Retton was charged with one count of driving under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or drugs, and released after posting a $1,500 bond.
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