The bodycam footage from Mary Lou Retton’s DUI arrest earlier this yr has been launched.
The previous Olympian, 57, seems within the stunning video, launched Tuesday, carrying a shiny yellow shirt and and brown shorts, as she’s pulled over by police.
The officer then provides her some directions for a sobriety take a look at as she murmurs, “Oh my God.”
The previous gymnast seems to change into a bit combative, huffing, “Oh, come on,” when the officer calls for that she proceed attempting to steadiness herself for a couple of extra seconds.
Mary Lou Retton’s mugshot was launched Tuesday. Fairmont Metropolis Police Division
Stunning bodycam footage has additionally been launched. Fairmont Metropolis Police Division
Though Retton was pulled over in West Virginia, she informed the cops she solely had a Texas-issued license — however that it was not on her on the time — and that she solely had her passport.
The previous athlete knowledgeable the officer that she was refusing the breathalyzer take a look at, regardless of that that means she would get hold of a further cost for declining to take action.
Your complete ordeal, which came about in an AutoZone car parking zone on Could 17, resulted in Retton getting handcuffed for driving underneath the affect. She grew to become emotional and informed a beloved one, “Oh my God, Gia. They assume I’m drunk,” because the latter tried to advocate on her behalf to police.
The previous Olympian was pulled over in West Virginia. Fairmont Metropolis Police Division
The video confirmed her present process a sobriety take a look at. Fairmont Metropolis Police Division
The officers nonetheless escorted Retton right down to the station, nevertheless, and upon her arrival there, she informed a policeman, “I imply, actually. …I do know, you understand [who I am].”
Whereas on the station, the previous gold medalist acquired her mugshot taken, which was additionally launched Tuesday.
She gave the impression to be crying and really upset whereas posing for the {photograph}. Within the bodycam footage, the mother of 4 continued to interrupt down.
Reps for Retton didn’t instantly reply to Web page Six’s requests for remark.
Retton acquired combative at occasions with the cops. Fairmont Metropolis Police Division
She was seen getting emotional all through the video. Fairmont Metropolis Police Division
Retton’s arrest first grew to become public in late Could. On the time, on-line data confirmed that she had been booked in Marion County for “driving underneath affect of alcohol, managed substances, or medication; penalties.”
Per a police report, she drove her Porsche “all around the roadway” with a container of wine beside her.
Retton acquired a $100 nice and informed “Leisure Tonight” after a courtroom look in June, “I take full duty for my actions. What occurred was fully unacceptable. I make no excuses.
“To my household, associates and my followers: I’ve allow you to down, and for that I’m deeply sorry. I’m decided to study and develop from this expertise, and I’m dedicated to creating constructive adjustments in my life. I really recognize your concern, encouragement and continued help.”