Tony Romo faces three charges from OWI arrest. What we know
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Key Points:
- Tony Romo faces three charges from his July 23 Milwaukee County arrest: unsafe passing on the right, possessing open intoxicants, and operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), with all charges filed on August 27.
- Romo was stopped for unsafe passing and cutting across the gore on I-43, performed poorly on field sobriety tests, had an open container in his car, and refused a breathalyzer test.
- CBS placed Romo on leave on July 31, and there is currently no timetable for his return as the network evaluates the impact on its image and brand.
- Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones publicly expressed support for Romo, praising his character, talent, and ability to overcome adversity.
- Romo is scheduled to appear in court on September 21, and the situation remains under development.
