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Tony Romo Cited After Milwaukee OWI Stop as Body‑Camera Video Is Released

Court records show he refused a chemical test and faces a September hearing that could determine short‑term license sanctions.

Overview

  • Romo was stopped on Interstate 43 on July 23 after a round of golf, performed poorly on standardized field sobriety tests and was booked and released that night.
  • Milwaukee County court records say he was cited for refusing to take a test for intoxication, paid a $35 fine and has a Sept. 21 hearing to contest any license loss.
  • Released police body‑camera footage shows Romo questioning officers about calling a lawyer, completing several sobriety exercises and declining a preliminary breath test.
  • The Milwaukee County District Attorney’s office has classified the matter as a civil traffic violation under Wisconsin law rather than a criminal case.
  • CBS has not issued an official statement and media reports that cite anonymous sources say the network does not plan to fire him while he withdraws from a golf event and may limit public appearances.