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Tony Romo Pleads No Contest to OWI Charge

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS NFL analyst Tony Romo pleaded no contest to a civil charge of operating while intoxicated following his July 23 arrest after a traffic stop. He apologized, accepted responsibility and said he would "own my mistakes," explaining that football injuries led to painkillers and alcohol. He has been absent from CBS duty and received a driving ban.

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Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo pleaded no contest on Tuesday to a civil charge of operating while intoxicated. He explained how football injuries led to painkillers and eventually alcohol, but also took responsibility for what he called failures. Mark Strassmann reports.

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Tony Romo apologizes after pleading no contest to OWI: "None of this is an excuse"

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo pleaded no contest on Tuesday to a civil charge of operating while intoxicated. He explained how football injuries led to painkillers and eventually alcohol, but also took responsibility for what he called failures. Mark Strassmann reports.

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Former NFL star Tony Romo given driving ban and vows to ‘own my mistakes’ after OWI arrest

CBS analyst was arrested in July after traffic stop Former QB has been absent from CBS duty CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has pleaded no contest to a charge of operating while intoxicated and has apologized for the actions that led to his July arrest . Romo was arrested on 23 July following a traffic stop in Wisconsin. CBS has since placed him on leave from his role as its lead NFL…

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