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Bodycam footage shows Olympic gold medal gymnast arrested for DUI

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The City of Fairmont Police Department released bodycam videos showing iconic Olympic gold medal gymnast Mary Lou Retton struggling to take a field sobriety test during a May traffic stop in West Virginia. Retton was arrested and paid a fine after a court hearing, after which she released a statement apologizing.

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  • Bodycam footage shows Mary Lou Retton struggling with a field sobriety test. 4s
  • Police reported the smell of alcohol and slurred speech, and found a wine container in Retton's car. 51s
  • Retton refused a breathalyzer and blood test, and was arrested after failing the sobriety test. 1m 13s
  • She pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor DUI charge and was fined $100. 1m 46s
  • Retton issued a public apology and was seen using a breathing tube, with her family previously disclosing a serious illness. 1m 56s
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