Mary Lou Retton pleads no contest, fined $100 for DUI, says she's committed to make positive changes
Source: Associated Press
Mary Lou Retton pleads no contest, fined $100 for DUI, says she’s committed to make positive changes
Updated 6:44 PM EDT, June 10, 2025
FAIRMONT, W.Va. (AP) — American gymnastics icon Mary Lou Retton on Tuesday entered a no contest plea to driving under the influence stemming from a May traffic stop in her hometown of Fairmont.
A Marion County judge fined her $100, consistent with sentencing guidelines for first-time, non-aggravated offenses, her attorney Edmund J. Rollo said in a statement.
In a statement released through her attorney, the 57-year-old Retton said she took full responsibility for her actions.
“What happened was completely unacceptable. I make no excuses,” she said. “To my family, friends and my fans: I have let you down, and for that I am deeply sorry. I am determined to learn and grow from this experience, and I am committed to making positive changes in my life. I truly appreciate your concern, encouragement and continued support.”
Fairmont police stopped Retton on May 17 following a report about a person in a Porsche driving erratically. ...
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