Tony Romo pleads no contest to charge of operating while intoxicated and issues statement of apology

Former Dallas Cowboys star Tony Romo has pleaded no contest to operating while intoxicated following his arrest in Milwaukee in July, court records show.

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Sun TimesLean Left· Sep 1, 2026

Tony Romo pleads no contest to operating while intoxicated

ABC NewsLean Left· Sep 1, 2026

Tony Romo pleads no contest after OWI arrest: 'I own this'

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The Boston GlobeLean Left· Sep 1, 2026

Tony Romo pleads no contest to charge of operating while intoxicated and issues statement of apology

BostonLean Left· Sep 1, 2026

Tony Romo pleads no contest to charge of operating while intoxicated and issues statement of apology

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Sep 1, 2026

Tony Romo pleads no contest to charge of operating while intoxicated and issues statement of apology

HuffPostLeft· Sep 1, 2026

Tony Romo Pleads No Contest To Charge Of Operating While Intoxicated

NBC NewsLean Left· Sep 1, 2026

Tony Romo admits to ‘over-reliance on alcohol’ after pleading no contest to impaired driving

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Ran by 7 outlets across the spectrum· WHEC Rochester, KSN Wichita, +4 more
WHEC RochesterCenter· Sep 2, 2026

Tony Romo pleads no contest to charge of operating while intoxicated and issues statement of apology

KSN WichitaCenter· Sep 1, 2026

Tony Romo pleads no contest to charge of operating while intoxicated and issues statement of apology

East Idaho NewsCenter· Sep 1, 2026

Tony Romo pleads no contest to charge of operating while intoxicated and issues statement of apology

WHNTCenter· Sep 1, 2026

Tony Romo pleads no contest to charge of operating while intoxicated and issues statement of apology

FOX 21 Colorado SpringsCenter· Sep 1, 2026

Tony Romo pleads no contest to charge of operating while intoxicated and issues statement of apology

KOB 4Center· Sep 1, 2026

Tony Romo pleads no contest to charge of operating while intoxicated and issues statement of apology

CBS NewsCenter· Sep 1, 2026

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

KVIA El PasoCenter· Sep 1, 2026

Tony Romo pleads no contest to operating while intoxicated following July arrest ‘I own this’

Ran by 2 outlets· FOX 4 Dallas, FOX 6 Milwaukee
FOX 4 DallasCenter· Sep 1, 2026

Tony Romo Milwaukee OWI arrest; pleads no contest, license revoked

FOX 6 MilwaukeeCenter· Sep 1, 2026

Tony Romo Milwaukee OWI arrest; pleads no contest, license revoked

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KXAN AustinCenter· Sep 1, 2026

Tony Romo releases statement on Wisconsin arrest, pleads no contest: 'I own this completely'

WFLACenter· Sep 1, 2026

Tony Romo releases statement on Wisconsin arrest, pleads no contest: 'I own this completely'

FOX 8 ClevelandCenter· Sep 1, 2026

Tony Romo releases statement on Wisconsin arrest, pleads no contest: 'I own this completely'

WCBD News 2Center· Sep 1, 2026

Tony Romo releases statement on Wisconsin arrest, pleads no contest: 'I own this completely'

ABC 27 HarrisburgCenter· Sep 1, 2026

Tony Romo releases statement on Wisconsin arrest, pleads no contest: 'I own this completely'

Mycham Plain ValleyCenter· Sep 1, 2026

Tony Romo releases statement on Wisconsin arrest, pleads no contest: 'I own this completely'

KTSM 9 NewsCenter· Sep 1, 2026

Tony Romo releases statement on Wisconsin arrest, pleads no contest: 'I own this completely'

Phl17Center· Sep 1, 2026

Tony Romo releases statement on Wisconsin arrest, pleads no contest: 'I own this completely'

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Christian HeadlinesRight· Sep 4, 2026

Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo ‘Own’ His Mistakes ‘Fully to the Lord’ After OWI Plea

The Christian PostRight· Sep 3, 2026

Tony Romo opens up about alcohol struggles after arrest, says he'll ‘own’ his mistakes ‘to the Lord’

Revolver NewsRight· Sep 3, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

Tony Romo opens up about pain medication and alcohol dependence after pleading no contest to Wisconsin OWI…

Breitbart NewsRight· Sep 2, 2026

Tony Romo was Allegedly Twice the Legal BAC Limit During Arrest

The Daily CallerRight· Sep 1, 2026

Tony Romo Loses Driver’s License, Ordered To Use Ignition-Locking Device After Being Found Guilty In OWI Case

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The Hollywood ReporterLean Left· Sep 1, 2026

Tony Romo Pleads No Contest to DWI Charge, Says He’s Seeking Help for Alcohol Use

The GuardianLean Left· Sep 1, 2026

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

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