Mary Lou Retton's Shocking DUI Arrest: From Olympic Glory to Mugshot Notoriety
SCANDAL ROCKS FORMER OLYMPIC STAR MARY-LOU RETTON'S LIFE: FROM GOLD MEDALS TO DUI CHARGES!
The once-iconic gymnast, Mary-Lou Retton, has been left reeling after a shocking arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) in her native West Virginia. The 57-year-old's mugshot photo, obtained by The Scholarly Note.com, shows a bleary-eyed Retton slumped over behind the wheel of her Porsche - a far cry from the radiant smile she wore at her daughter's wedding just months prior.
THE SHOCKING LEAD-UP TO HER ARREST
According to eyewitness Alison Ralston, Retton was swerving all over the road before pulling into an Auto Zone parking lot. Ralston, who had been driving behind the Olympic gold medalist, became suspicious and decided to follow her to a nearby construction site. She then called 911 and waited for police to arrive.
THE ARREST AND AFTERMATH
When officers arrived on the scene, they noted that Retton had a screw-top container of wine in the passenger seat of her car - with an unmistakable odor of alcohol wafting from behind the wheel! Despite failing three phases of the standard field sobriety test and refusing roadside breath tests, Retton was charged with DUI. She spent the night in jail after posting a $1,500 bond.
RETTON'S APOLOGY
After her court hearing on June 10, Retton issued a statement to People Magazine, taking full responsibility for her actions: "I take full responsibility for my actions... What happened was completely unacceptable... I make no excuses. To my family, friends, and fans: I have let you down, and for that, I am deeply sorry."
RETTON'S RESURFACING AT HER DAUGHTER'S WEDDING
Just six weeks after her arrest, Retton stunned onlookers at her youngest daughter Emma's wedding in Dallas - flaunting a stunning yellow dress and sparkling jewelry. Her ex-husband Shannon Kelley, the father of the bride, even joined in on the fun, towering over his petite ex-wife as they posed together for photos.
RETTON'S HEALTH ISSUES AND DIVORCE
The former gymnast has been open about her struggles with pneumonia, which left her hospitalized and using oxygen tubes to breathe. Her divorce from Shannon Kelley in 2018 marked the end of their 27-year marriage - a union that produced four daughters: Shayla, McKenna, Skyla, and Emma.
THE FALLOUT
In May, Retton's family faced criticism after refusing to clarify where donations intended for her medical bills would be going. The controversy surrounding her hospitalization and subsequent arrest has left many wondering what's next for this once-iconic athlete.
Stay tuned for more updates on Mary-Lou Retton's tumultuous life!
