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Mugshot of former US Olympic gymnastics gold medalist Mary Lou Letton Reton was released Tuesday several months after he was arrested on DUI charges in West Virginia.
Mug shots are displayed Former gymnastics star It appears to be on the verge of tears.
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Mary Lureton mug was filmed a DUI in West Virginia in May. (Fairmont city)
Marion County Court records show that he was charged with driving on May 17th with one count under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances or drugs. She was released from prison after posting a $1,500 personal recognized bond.
In a statement previously provided to Fox News Digital by Reton’s attorney Edmund J. Lollo, the gold medalist acknowledged and apologised to drive under the influence.
“I take full responsibility for my actions,” the statement said. “I couldn’t fully accept what happened. I don’t make any excuses. To my family, friends and fans. I’ve disappointed you.
“I am determined to learn and grow from this experience and am committed to bringing positive changes to my life. I am truly grateful for your concerns, encouragement and continued support.”
According to Rollo, Retton also entered a no-contest plea, with a Marion County judge fined $100.
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July 9, 2016. San Jose, California, USA; Mary Lou Letton waving to the crowd during an Olympian celebration parade at the SAP Center. (Kyle Terada-Usa Today Sports)
“Mary Lou Letton appeared in court this afternoon and did not lament the contest over unacclaimed DUI accusations stemming from recent incidents,” Rollo told Fox News Digital. “Mary Lou accepts full responsibility for her actions and receives a standard $100 fine, consistent with the first non-gravated crime sentencing guidelines in this jurisdiction.
“In line with her values, Mary Lou was subject to the same legal process as other individuals. She is grateful for the professionalism of the law enforcement and the court system, and she fully respects the outcome. Mary Lou has expressed her sincere desire to use this experience as a moment for reflection and accountability.
Marion County Court records show that Letton was charged with one count driving under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances or drugs, or with controlled substances or drugs. She was released from prison after posting a $1,500 personal recognized bond.
Letton was called “American Lover” for his performance that won a gold medal at the 1984 Summer Games Los Angeles. She was just 16 years old when she got the perfect 10 in her floor exercises, the perfect 10 in her vault in her final two rotations, and the first American woman to win an Olympic All-Round title.
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Mary Lou Letton performs with a balance beam on the way to become the first American woman to win the gold medal in the personal overall competition for women’s gymnastics. (Getty Images)
She won five medals that year. It’s one gold, two silver, two bronze.
After she retired from gymnastics, Reton became a motivational speaker and frequently shared a message about the benefits of proper nutrition and exercise.
She also served on the Presidential Council on Physical Fitness and Sports under the ex. President George W. Bush.
Reton was diagnosed with “rare pneumonia” in 2023, and her family said she was “fighting for her life.” She was admitted to the intensive care unit as she helped the doctor fight the illness.
“This is serious, this is life and I’m so grateful to be here,” she said in 2024 on NBC’s “Today.”
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