Olympic Gold Medalist Mary Lou Retton Arrested for DUI in West Virginia
- Mary Lou Retton was arrested for DUI in Fairmont, West Virginia, on May 17 according to court records.
- The 57-year-old was taken into custody for driving under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or drugs, per the West Virginia Magistrate Court system.
- She was released on a $1,500 personal recognizance bond after her arrest.
- This incident follows her recovery from a severe illness when she was fighting for her life due to pneumonia.
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Mary Lou Retton Had Bottle of Wine in Passenger Seat and Was Slurring Her Words During DUI Arrest: Reports
Mary Lou Retton reportedly had a bottle of wine in her passenger seat when she was pulled over by police and subsequently charged with a DUI in West Virginia on May 17.
Olympian Mary Lou Retton Charged With DUI in West Virginia Hometown
Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton was charged with a misdemeanor after being arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Fairmont, West Virginia, her hometown. The American athletic icon was stopped by police on May 17 after it was reported that a person in a Porsche was driving erratically. Court records allege the 57-year-old slurred her words and smelled of alcohol after failing a field sobriety test (FST). She was charged with one count …
Olympics icon Mary Lou Retton arrested for DUI as fans question where all their health scare donations went
Mary Lou Retton, once celebrated as “America’s Sweetheart” for her groundbreaking gymnastics achievements, now finds herself at the center of controversy following a DUI arrest. The incident has reignited scrutiny over the nearly half a million dollars raised during her 2023 health crisis. From Olympic glory to legal troubles Wheaties in the form of Beer— DC (@DennisC919) May 27, 2025 On May 17, 2025, Retton was arrested in Marion County, West V…
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