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Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Yahoo
Mary Lou Retton Tells Police 'I'm West Virginia's First Daughter' in DUI Video
Mary Lou Retton was arrested in May on a DUI charge Bodycam footage appears to show the five-time Olympic Champion gymnast telling police officers she was 'West Virginia's first daughter' The footage was released on Tuesday, July 8Bodycam footage of Mary Lou Retton's arrest appears to show the five-time Olympic Champion gymnast telling police officers she was 'West Virginia's First Daughter' as she entered a police station in Fairmont, W.V. The footage, which was released Tuesday, July 8, shows Retton's May 17 encounter with police. This comes after officers responded to reports of a Porsche with a Texas license plate driving "all over the roadway" near downtown Fairmont, according to court documents obtained and reviewed by WDTV. Retton, 57, was allegedly spotted in her car in a parking lot with a screw-top bottle of wine in her passenger seat, the Associated Press reported, citing a criminal complaint. Police claimed Retton was slurring her words while speaking with them at the scene and refused to have her blood tested for alcohol. In the footage obtained by Entertainment Tonight, the Dancing with the Stars alum appeared to struggle to complete a sobriety test, which required her to put her foot up six inches off the ground, and count until instructed by the officer to stop. Related: Mary Lou Retton Breaks Her Silence After Arrest on DUI Charge in West Virginia At one point, she seemed to have trouble breathing and had to use an oxygen apparatus. Retton suffered a serious bout of pneumonia in 2023 and told PEOPLE in 2024 that doctors had told her four daughters she might not make was then transported to the police station where she could be heard stating to one of the officers: 'He's too young to know who I am.' 'I know who you are,' the officer responded. 'I know you know who I am,' Retton responded. 'Come on.' 'I got to do my job no matter who you are,' the officer said. 'I'm West Virginia's First Daughter,' she said. Retton entered a no contest plea to a non-aggravated DUI charge and was given a $100 fine — standard for first-time, non-aggravated offenses in the area. In a statement after the arrest, Retton said, "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 said through her attorney Edmund J. Rollo. The Fairmont City Police Department was not available for comment. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Yahoo
US Olympic hero Mary Lou Retton allegedly had a bottle of wine in Porsche, was slurring words during DUI arrest: report
Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton allegedly had a screw-top bottle of wine with her inside her Porsche when she was arrested for driving under the influence in West Virginia this month, newly released court documents reportedly show. Authorities found the vino in the passenger seat of the former star gymnast's car when they pulled her over on May 17 after she was spotted driving 'all over the roadway,' according to court documents obtained by WDTV Tuesday. Advertisement The 57-year-old also reeked of booze and was slurring her words during the traffic stop, the docs alleged. Retton was arrested in Marion County and is facing a misdemeanor charge of DUI. Olympic gymnast legend Mary Lou Retton was arrested earlier this month in West Virginia for DUI. NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images Olympic Gold Medalist Mary Lou Retton photographed on October 27, 2000 in Houston, TX. Getty Images The ex-athlete shot to stardom when she won five medals during the 1984 Olympics, including a gold in the all-around competition. Police were initially alerted to a Porsche driving 'all over the roadway' before officers found her car in a nearby AutoZone parking lot in the city of Fairmont, the court docs from WDTV state. Mary Lou Retton reacts to applause after her performance at the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles on Aug. 3, 1984. AP Retton refused a blood alcohol test, but performed three field sobriety tests that cops said showed she was impaired, according to the documents. Advertisement The gymnastic legend was diagnosed with a rare form of pneumonia and was fighting for her life in a hospital ICU in 2023, her family revealed at the time. 'I am so grateful to be here,' she later told 'Today' in January 2024 after she was released from the hospital. 'I am blessed to be here, because there was a time when they were about to put me on life support.' Retton, who's in the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame, was released on $1,500 bond the same day of the arrest. This is a breaking story. Please check back for updates.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Yahoo
Former Olympic Gymnast, 57, Breaks Silence on DUI Arrest
Former Olympic Gymnast, 57, Breaks Silence on DUI Arrest originally appeared on Parade. Mary Lou Retton is speaking publicly for the first time since her arrest for driving under the influence. On May 17, the former Olympian was taken into custody on suspicion of DUI in Marion County, West Virginia and was released on $1500 bond. She was arrested on one count of "driving under influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or drugs; penalties." In a statement to People Magazine, the retired gymnast, 57, said, "I take full responsibility for my 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." '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," she added through her attorney, Edmund J. Rollo. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Retton appeared in court on Tuesday, June 10 and entered a no contest plea to a non-aggravated DUI charge stemming from the incident. She received a $100 fine which is standard for first-time, non-aggravated offenses in the area. Retton's attorney adds that she "asks for privacy as she moves forward with her personal and professional life." Her arrest occurred after police responded to reports of a Porsche with a Texas license plate driving "all over the roadway" near downtown Fairmont, West Virginia, according to court documents obtained and reviewed by WDTV. The gymnastics star was allegedly found in her car in a Marion County AutoZone parking lot with a screw-top bottle of wine in her passenger seat when officers approached her, according to the news station, citing court documents. Police also claimed Retton was slurring her words while speaking with them at the scene and refused to have her blood tested for alcohol. Three standard field sobriety tests administered by authorities detected Retton was impaired, according to WDTV. During the 1984 Summer Olympics, Retton became a household name after she was the first American woman to win the individual all-around gold medal in gymnastics. Former Olympic Gymnast, 57, Breaks Silence on DUI Arrest first appeared on Parade on Jun 11, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
Hindustan Times
05-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
West Virginia stepfather kills crying baby after hurling him in a fit of frustration
A heart-wrenching incident has unfolded in Jane Lew, West Virginia, where a 27-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death after allegedly throwing his 17-month-old stepson, which led to a fatal skull fracture. According to a report by WDTV, Zachary Williams was arrested after he confessed to police that he had thrown the crying infant out of frustration, causing the baby to hit his head on a bed frame and the floor. (Also read: Founder leaves US over inflation, now spends under ₹1 lakh/month in India: 'America is s**t expensive') Emergency medical services were called to a residence on McWhorter Road on Sunday after the baby had reportedly stopped breathing. Paramedics performed CPR and transported the child to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead approximately an hour later. Initial reports from the child's grandparents — who lived in the same home — indicated that the baby had seemed well earlier that day, aside from occasional cold symptoms. They told officers the child had bumped his head while crawling in the kitchen, resulting in a minor red mark above his left eye. Medical examiners later confirmed the bruise but initially observed no other suspicious physical injuries. According to WDTV, when police asked about substance or alcohol use in the home, the grandparents mentioned that the baby's mother occasionally smoked Delta 8, a cannabis-derived product, but always did so outside the house. They added that they had never suspected neglect from either parent. The baby's mother told officers that her son had been especially fussy that morning due to illness. After feeding him breakfast, she attempted to put him down for a nap but struggled, prompting her to wake Williams for help. As per the criminal complaint, Williams took the child into the bedroom, and shortly after, he began yelling for help. The mother found the baby limp and immediately called 911 while attempting CPR. Two days later, an autopsy revealed a severe skull fracture at the back of the baby's head — an injury the examining doctor confirmed was caused by significant trauma. Following the findings, police re-interviewed both parents. Williams then admitted to having thrown the child in a moment of frustration, stating, 'It was all my fault.' (Also read: Florida patient attacks Indian-origin nurse, breaks 'essentially every bone' in her face) Zachary Williams remains in custody at Central Regional Jail without bond. He faces charges of murder and child abuse causing death.
NDTV
05-06-2025
- General
- NDTV
US Man Kills Crying Baby After Throwing Him "Out Of Frustration"
New Delhi: A West Virginia stepfather admitted to fatally fracturing the skull of his wailing 17-month-old baby by throwing him "out of frustration." Zachary Williams, 27, admitted to tossing the crying baby, and police have charged him with first-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death. In a fit of rage, Williams reportedly hurled his baby boy onto a bed frame and the floor, causing him to become pale and cease breathing instantly. The boy eventually died. The incident occurred at a residence in Jane Lew, some 100 miles northeast of Charleston, at roughly 9 am on May 25, per Law and Crime. Emergency workers were called to McWhorter Road in Jane Lew when a baby's breathing stopped. The boy was taken to the hospital by EMS, who tried CPR on him until officially pronouncing him dead an hour later. The mother reportedly told officers her son was "completely fine" when they woke up that morning. She claimed the boy had a cold and was more irritable than usual, refusing to take a nap. Williams told the authorities he went to the baby's bedroom and tried to calm him by bouncing him. He further claimed in the criminal complaint that the baby grew unresponsive and was "rigid and limp" upon being bounced. According to court documents, Williams admitted to hurling the child "out of frustration," which resulted in the infant's skull hitting the floor and a bed frame. Williams also said that "it was all his fault," according to the police. The child reportedly died from a "severe skull fracture on the back of the head," while police did not observe any significant injuries on him. According to police, the type of fracture was brought on by trauma. Authorities questioned the grandparents about whether anyone in the house used drugs or alcohol. The complaint claimed the child's mother would occasionally smoke Delta 8, a cannabinoid similar to marijuana, but only ever while she was not at home. The grandparents informed the police that they did not believe either parent had neglected the baby boy, WDTV reported. Williams is currently detained without bond at Central Regional Jail.
