Tony Romo faces three new citations from last month's OWI arrest in Milwaukee
More than a month after former Cowboys quarterback and CBS broadcaster Tony Romo was arrested for suspicion of operating while intoxicated in Milwaukee, the authorities have filed three new citations against him.
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is facing three new citations stemming from a recent OWI arrest in Milwaukee, according to legal filings. The charges, detailed by TMZ, include first-offense operating while intoxicated, unsafe passing on the right side, and possessing open intoxicants in his vehicle. CBS suspended Romo for eight days following the arrest, which was captured on bodycam footage that painted him in an unfavorable light.
To replace Romo on the network's flagship broadcast team, CBS has promoted J.J. Watt, a decision expected to be in place for the remainder of the season. Romo's contract with CBS expires in four years, with a total value of $72 million. CBS may choose to terminate the contract for cause, clearing him of any financial obligation.
However, Romo is expected to vehemently contest such a move. It's also possible that a settlement could be reached for a sum less than the entire contract value.
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