Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, September 1, 2026 —

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS NFL analyst Tony Romo has pleaded no contest to a civil offense related to driving under the influence. Romo was arrested in the state of Wisconsin.

Following the arrest and legal proceedings, Romo has been placed on leave from his broadcasting responsibilities. He has, however, expressed his intention to return to his role with CBS.

In a statement, Romo attributed his actions to a dependence on pain medication and alcohol. He explained that this dependence arose after he underwent back surgeries.

The specific date of Romo’s arrest was not provided in the available information. Similarly, details regarding the exact nature of the civil offense, such as the specific statute violated, and any associated penalties or resolutions beyond the no-contest plea and leave of absence, were not detailed. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The permit status was not provided. The inspection outcomes were not provided. The code violations were not provided. Any further “what happened next” details beyond his expressed intent to return to CBS were not provided.


Story summarized from the original created by Emily Van de Riet, Associated Press on www.foxcarolina.com, see more information here.

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