From Olympic Gold to Legal Trouble: Mary Lou Retton’s DUI Arrest Shakes Legacy

Olympic legend Mary Lou Retton, 57, was arrested May 17, 2025, in Marion County, West Virginia, for a DUI misdemeanor charge involving alcohol/drugs Olympic legend Mary Lou Retton, 57, was arrested May 17, 2025, in Marion County, West Virginia, for a DUI misdemeanor charge involving alcohol/drugs

She was released the same day after posting a $1,500 personal recognizance bond She was released the same day after posting a $1,500 personal recognizance bond

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