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Tony Romo Loses Driving Privileges, Suspended from CBS After Arrest

Tony Romo faces six-month driving suspension, alcohol evaluation, and indefinite CBS leave after his arrest, with J.J. Watt replacing him.

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Tony Romo, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, said in a social media message that after multiple back surgeries he developed a dependence on pain medication and subsequently a problematic relationship with alcohol, and he publicly accepted responsibility for his arrest. [1] Tony Romo pleaded no contest to a civil offense for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) in Wisconsin on July 31. [2] As a result of his arrest, Tony Romo lost his driving privileges for six months, must complete an alcohol evaluation program, and must install an ignition interlock device on any vehicle he drives for at least one year. [3] CBS Sports placed Tony Romo on indefinite leave following his arrest and has not set a date for his possible return to NFL broadcasts. [4] Tony Romo stated he is working with medical professionals to address his situation, asked for privacy while focusing on his recovery and family, and made clear he is not using his health problems as a justification for the incident. [5] Romo explained that his dependence on pain medication led to an over-reliance on alcohol, which contributed to the incident. [6] Tony Romo stated that multiple back surgeries ended his playing career prematurely and left him with constant, debilitating pain. [7]
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  1. Tony Romo, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, said in a social media message that after multiple back surgeries he developed a dependence on pain medication and subsequently a problematic relationship with alcohol, and he publicly accepted responsibility for his arrest. · Record
  2. Tony Romo pleaded no contest to a civil offense for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) in Wisconsin on July 31. · Hindustan Times
  3. As a result of his arrest, Tony Romo lost his driving privileges for six months, must complete an alcohol evaluation program, and must install an ignition interlock device on any vehicle he drives for at least one year. · Record
  4. CBS Sports placed Tony Romo on indefinite leave following his arrest and has not set a date for his possible return to NFL broadcasts. · Record
  5. Tony Romo stated he is working with medical professionals to address his situation, asked for privacy while focusing on his recovery and family, and made clear he is not using his health problems as a justification for the incident. · Record
  6. Romo explained that his dependence on pain medication led to an over-reliance on alcohol, which contributed to the incident. · Hindustan Times
  7. Tony Romo stated that multiple back surgeries ended his playing career prematurely and left him with constant, debilitating pain. · Hindustan Times
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