Police Found Evidence on the Passenger Seat of Mary
**Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton, once celebrated as America’s gymnastics darling, is now facing legal trouble after being arrested for driving under the influence in her West Virginia hometown. Police reports state that on May 17, Retton, 57, was found impaired behind the wheel of a Porsche, with officers noting slurred speech, alcohol odor, and an open bottle of wine in the car. She refused a blood test and was charged with misdemeanor DUI before being released on bond. The arrest comes less than a year after Retton’s life-threatening battle with severe pneumonia, which left her hospitalized and dependent on a ventilator.**
**Her health crisis, which went public in October 2023, sparked a viral fundraising campaign that raised over $459,000 for her medical bills. However, the lack of insurance for a high-profile Olympian drew mixed reactions. Retton later explained that all donations went toward her treatment, with excess funds donated to the American Lung Association. In a recent interview, she admitted the ordeal left her physically and emotionally scarred, saying, “I should be dead.” Now, with this DUI charge, Retton’s struggles continue to overshadow her past Olympic glory.**
