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Tony Romo Issued Three New Citations Tied to July OWI Stop

The fresh charges increase legal exposure for the CBS analyst and leave his broadcast future dependent on a September court date and the network’s review.

Overview

  • Court records show three additional citations were filed for Romo on Thursday for first‑offense operating while intoxicated, unsafe passing on the right and possessing open intoxicants in his vehicle.
  • Romo’s spokesperson said he “accepts full responsibility” and is working with local authorities while communicating with CBS about next steps.
  • CBS placed Romo on indefinite leave after the July 23 stop and has promoted J.J. Watt into the network’s top NFL booth to begin the season.
  • Under Wisconsin law a first‑offense OWI is typically handled as a civil matter that can carry fines and short driving penalties, and Romo is due in Milwaukee court on Sept. 21 to answer the four citations.
  • The added charges sharpen contract and reputational questions for CBS, which reportedly still owes Romo about $72 million and may consider an industry‑standard morals clause or private negotiations depending on the court outcome and any test results.