A pair of prominent Texas attorneys are firing back at Milwaukee police, accusing them of trying to publicly shame former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo by rushing out his OWI arrest video.
Romo, 46, was pulled over on a Milwaukee highway last week and later arrested on suspicion of operating while intoxicated. Bodycam footage released by police shows Romo performing a field sobriety test, with officers noting an open bottle of alcohol in his vehicle. Romo denied drinking, saying he had just come from a golf tournament.
But it's the speed of the video's release that has the lawyers crying foul. Typically, they argue, such footage takes weeks or months to become public. In Romo's case, it was online almost immediately.
"I don't like that at all," one of the Texas lawyers said. "I like Tony Romo. I hope that more facts come to light that say he's not as culpable."
The attorneys emphasized that Romo came across as polite, kind, and likable in the footage, handling the situation as well as anyone could. They believe the quick release was an attempt to embarrass the former NFL star, especially given the scrutiny he already faces as a high-profile broadcaster for CBS. This incident has also sparked broader conversations about police procedures, much like the recent criticism of how officers handled Romo's arrest.
Meanwhile, CBS is standing firmly behind Romo. An unnamed network executive told the Daily Mail that while the arrest is serious, it won't cost Romo his job. "I don't want to act like it's not a big deal, because it is. But it's not going to get him fired," the source said.
A second source close to the situation added that Romo immediately contacted his bosses after the arrest, knowing the story would spread quickly. He has already canceled his appearance at an upcoming golf tournament and plans to keep a low profile while focusing on the upcoming NFL season. "His goal is to put this behind him as quickly as possible," the source said.
The legal process is now in motion, with Romo expected to comply with court decisions and work with his attorneys to resolve the matter. For now, the former quarterback is looking to move forward, hoping the incident is seen as an isolated lapse in judgment rather than a defining moment in his career.
