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Mary Lou Retton’s DUI Bodycam Video and Mugshot Draw Renewed Scrutiny

She accepted a $100 fine after pleading no contest last month; Retton has apologized publicly with a renewed focus on her recovery alongside a desire for privacy.

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Overview

  • The Fairmont City Police Department released 33 minutes of bodycam footage and Retton’s mugshot on July 8, depicting her May 17 DUI arrest in Marion County, West Virginia.
  • In the video, officers describe erratic driving, slurred speech, the smell of alcohol and a screw-top container of wine in Retton’s vehicle.
  • She refused a breathalyzer, performed field sobriety tests while using supplemental oxygen and was cuffed before posting a $1,500 personal recognizance bond for release.
  • On June 10, Retton entered a no-contest plea to a non-aggravated DUI charge and received a $100 fine under standard first-offense guidelines.
  • The footage has reignited public debate about celebrity accountability, law enforcement transparency and the impact of Retton’s ongoing health challenges.