Retired Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton has pleaded no contest to driving under the influence after being stopped by police in her hometown of Fairmont, West Virginia, last month.
Retton, 57, entered her plea in a Marion County courtroom on June 10 and was subsequently fined $100, her attorney, Edmund J. Rollo, told The Epoch Times via email on Wednesday.
Rollo noted that Retton’s fine is consistent with the jurisdiction’s sentencing guidelines for a first-time, non-aggravated offense.
“In keeping with her values, Mary Lou made no request for special treatment and was subject to the same legal process as any other individual,” Rollo said. “She is grateful for the professionalism of law enforcement and the court system, and she fully respects the outcome.”
Retton was taken into custody on May 17 after local police responded to a complaint of a reckless driver operating a grey Porsche erratically along the Fairmont-Gateway Connector.
Retton failed a field sobriety test and refused to take a roadside preliminary blood test as well as a secondary chemical blood test, according to the complaint.
As per the complaint, the mother of four did not have a previous record of driving under the influence in the past 10 years.
Retton rose to fame at the age of 16, becoming the first American female gymnast to win an individual Olympic gold medal after taking home five medals—including two silver and two bronze—at the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
In a statement shared with The Epoch Times, the Olympian said she takes full responsibility for her actions.
“What happened was completely unacceptable. I make no excuses. To my family, friends, and my fans: I have let you down, and for that I am deeply sorry,” she wrote.
“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.”
