Gymnastics Mary Le Rheton Any competition on Tuesday To the accusation of the only identity document This is the result of her arrest last month in her hometown of Vermont, W.
In a statement sent via e -mail to the Times, lawyer Edmund J. Rolo The Marion County Judge fined his client $ 100. Rollo said that the amount “is in line with the instructions for issuing rulings for non -renewable crimes for the first time in this jurisdiction.”
According to Associated Press, Riton was withdrawn on May 17 by the police, who responds to a report on the incorrect Porsche car. The 57 -year -old former Olympic athlete is said to smell alcohol, spoiled her words and failed to test the field sobriety. The officers said that they noticed a wine container in the passenger seat.
According to Riton’s refusal to test the road side and blood test. She was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor in driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances or drugs. Court records show that Retton was issued after the publication of a personal recognition bond of $ 1500.
“What happened was completely unacceptable. I do not make any excuses,” Riton said in a statement issued by Rolo. “For my family, friends and fans: I have failed you, so I am very sorry. I am determined to learn and grow from this experience, and I am committed to making positive changes in my life. I really appreciate your interest, encouragement and constant support.”
Riton became a familiar name during the 1984 summer games in Los Angeles, when she became the first American gymnast Win Olympic gold in the comprehensive competition Five medals in general won.
On October 10, 2023, Riton’s daughter, Makina Kelly revealed that her mother It was a “very rare form of pneumonia” and was “fighting for her life” in intensive care without being covered by medical insurance. Online Donation It raised approximately $ 500,000 to help cover the medical costs of Riton, who was released from the hospital later that month.
In an interview in January 2024 with NBC News, Retton said It was “not great yet” In terms of its recovery. “I don’t know how long I will need oxygen indefinitely,” she said, indicating the nose pipe.
