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Tony Romo arrested in Milwaukee for alleged OWI offense: report
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was reportedly arrested in Milwaukee on Thursday night on suspicion of operating while intoxicated. The allegation is significant because Romo is a high-profile former NFL player and current broadcaster, although the report does not establish guilt.
According to FOX6 Milwaukee, Romo was stopped on a highway and allegedly performed poorly in field sobriety tests. He was released and is scheduled to appear in court on 21 September; Romo retired from the NFL in 2017.
In short
- Tony Romo was reportedly arrested on suspicion of drink-driving.
- He was stopped on a Milwaukee highway.
- A court appearance is scheduled for 21 September.
Explained simply
Tony Romo was the starting quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, a prominent position in American football during his playing career. He retired from the sport in 2017 and has since worked as a television broadcaster.
Romo was reportedly stopped by police in Milwaukee on Thursday evening and arrested on suspicion of drink-driving. According to reports, he performed poorly in sobriety tests, though an arrest does not establish guilt. He has been released and is scheduled to appear in court on 21 September.