Tony Romo arrested for suspected drunk driving in Milwaukee

Former NFL quarterback and current CBS lead analyst Tony Romo was arrested on suspicion of intoxicated driving in Milwaukee on July 23, according to newly released police body camera footage. The incident has drawn significant public attention and legal consequences, though his broadcasting network has indicated it will retain him.

The arrest occurred shortly after 6 p.m. on Interstate 43 in Milwaukee County. A deputy from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office pulled Romo over after observing his vehicle making an unsafe pass on the right and cutting across a marked gore area during rush hour traffic. According to the deputy's report, Romo was driving at a high rate of speed and weaving through the Marquette Interchange.

During the traffic stop, Romo stated he was coming from a golf course and was on his way to visit his grandparents. When asked if he had consumed any alcohol, he replied he had "zero" drinks. The deputy reported observing Romo's "red, glassy eyes" and smelling "the odor of an intoxicating alcoholic beverage" on his breath. Romo repeatedly requested to call his attorney before exiting his vehicle, a request the deputy denied, stating it was an operating while...