La Russa pleads guilty to DUI
November 28th, 2007
St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa has pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol.
La Russa said he had decided to plead guilty to the misdemeanor because it was in the best interest of all concerned.
“I accept full responsibility for my conduct, and assure everyone that I have learned a very valuable lesson and that this will never occur again,” La Russa said in a statement released by his attorney, David Roth. La Russa did not appear in court to plead guilty.
As part of his plea agreement, La Russa will serve at least six months’ probation, pay a $678.50 fine, complete DUI school and any recommended treatment and complete 50 hours of community service, according to state prosecutors.
Hat tip: Steve
Is this a reprint from last February?
Can you believe it’s taken this long? The wheels of justice grind slowly — and apparently, often come close to a complete standstill.