Rodman Charged With Drunken Driving in Costa Mesa Arrest
Basketball star Dennis Rodman was charged Tuesday with misdemeanor drunken driving stemming from a December arrest in Costa Mesa.
Police said the 38-year-old Dallas Mavericks forward had a blood-alcohol level of .15, nearly twice California’s legal limit, when he was pulled over Dec. 22.
After his arrest, a smiling Rodman told reporters he had a couple of beers and had no criticism for officers who stopped him.
“They’re doing their job,” he said.
His arraignment is scheduled April 3. Rodman’s attorney said in a statement that he will plead not guilty.
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