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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton arrested and charged with DUI
Gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton was arrested on May 17 on suspicion of impaired driving and charged with DUI. The 57-year-old was detained in Marion County for 'driving under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or drugs', according to the West Virginia Magistrate Court system. The Olympic gold medalist was released after personally posting a $1,500 bond. An attorney for Retton was not listed in court records and her spokespeople have yet to comment. She was caught 'slurring her words' with a bottle of wine behind the wheel of her Porsche, can reveal. Court documents obtained by revealed that she had 'the odor of alcohol' coming from her while sitting in the driver's seat of her still-running car. Officers also noted that she had a 'screw top container of wine' that was in the passenger seat of her car when they approached her. She failed all three phases of the standard field sobriety test and refused a roadside preliminary breath test, as well as a secondary chemical test of her blood. Best known for receiving two perfect-ten scores at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics weeks after a knee operation, Retton has battled more health issues in recent years. She struggled with pneumonia in 2023, which led her daughter to create a crowdfunding page to help pay mounting hospital bills. The fund raised $200,000 in a day, as per However, the family soon drew criticism after refusing to clarify where the donations would be going, while Retton's claim that she did not have insurance was also doubted by some. 'They didn't deserve that,' Retton said in May when asked about the backlash her daughters received. 'They were just trying to take care of me. I don't care about the naysayers. There are trolls everywhere. It's what makes us America. Everybody's got an opinion, but it is what it is.' While there was a happy ending for Retton in 2023, doctors briefly feared for her life as her daughters delivered what they thought would be their final farewell to their mother. Even now, Retton fears she will never properly recover from the damage to her lungs. 'It's been really hard,' she said in an emotional interview with People in 2024. 'My lungs are so scarred. It will be a lifetime of recovery. 'My physicality was the only thing I had and it was taken away from me. It's embarrassing.' Retton believes she recovered from the terrifying ordeal as 'God wasn't ready' for her yet, despite admitting that she is extremely fortunate to still be alive. She added: 'Girl, I should be dead. The doctors told them [daughters] to come to say their goodbyes. 'They prayed over me, and McKenna said, "Mommy, it's OK, you can go". 'I didn't have much of a relationship with my mother, but I can't imagine what that was like, to watch their mom on her deathbed.'
New York Post
5 days ago
- New York Post
US Olympic hero Mary Lou Retton allegedly had a bottle of wine in Porsche, was slurring words during DUI arrest: report
Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton allegedly had a screw-top bottle of wine with her inside her Porsche when she was arrested for driving under the influence in West Virginia this month , according to a report. Authorities found the vino in the passenger seat of the former star gymnast's car when they pulled her over on May 17 after she was spotted driving 'all over the roadway,' according to court documents obtained by WDTV this week. The 57-year-old also reeked of booze and was slurring her words during the traffic stop, the docs alleged. Retton was arrested in Marion County and is facing a misdemeanor charge of DUI. 3 Olympic gymnast legend Mary Lou Retton was arrested earlier this month in West Virginia for DUI. Go Fund Me 3 Olympic Gold Medalist Mary Lou Retton photographed on October 27, 2000 in Houston, TX. Getty Images 3 Mary Lou Retton reacts to applause after her performance at the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles on Aug. 3, 1984. AP The ex-athlete shot to stardom when she won five medals during the 1984 Olympics, including a gold in the all-around competition. This is a breaking story. Please check back for updates.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Olympic legend Mary Lou Retton, 57, arrested on DUI charge in West Virginia, court records reveal
American gymnastics legend and Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton was arrested earlier this month on suspicion of impaired driving and charged with DUI, according to court records reviewed by Daily Mail. The 57-year-old West Virginia native arrested on May 17 in Marion County for 'driving under influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or drugs,' according to the West Virginia Magistrate Court system. She was released after personally posting a $1,500 bond, according to court records. An attorney for Retton was not listed in court records and Retton's spokespeople have yet to address the arrest. Best known for receiving two perfect-10 scores weeks at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics after a knee operation, Retton has battled health issues in recent years. Most notably, she struggled with pneumonia in 2023, which led her daughter to create a crowdfunding page to help pay mounting hospital bills. The fund ultimately raised $200,000 in a day, according to However, the family soon drew criticism after refusing to clarify where the donations would be going, while Retton's claim to not have insurance was also doubted by some. 'They didn't deserve that,' Retton said in May when asked about the backlash her daughters received. 'They were just trying to take care of me. I don't care about the naysayers. There are trolls everywhere. It's what makes us America. Everybody's got an opinion, but it is what it is.' While there was a happy ending for Retton in 2023, doctors briefly feared for her life as her daughters delivered what they thought would be their final farewell to their mother. Even now, Retton fears she will never properly recover from the damage to her lungs. 'It's been really hard,' she said in an emotional interview with People in 2024. 'My lungs are so scarred. It will be a lifetime of recovery. 'My physicality was the only thing I had and it was taken away from me. It's embarrassing.' Retton believes she recovered from the terrifying ordeal as 'God wasn't ready' for her yet, despite admitting that she is extremely fortunate to still be alive. 'Girl, I should be dead,' she added. 'The doctors told them [daughters] to come to say their goodbyes. 'They prayed over me, and McKenna said, 'Mommy, it's OK, you can go.' 'I didn't have much of a relationship with my mother, but I can't imagine what that was like, to watch their mom on her deathbed.'
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Safe Supply Streaming Co. Ltd. Announces Addition of Donovan Bailey and Jerry Dias to Board of Directors
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 21, 2025) - Safe Supply Streaming Co. Ltd. (CSE: SPLY) (OTCQB: SSPLF) (FSE: QM4) ("Safe Supply" or the "Company"), a leading investment company focused on advancing innovation in healthcare and harm reduction, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Donovan Bailey and Mr. Jerry Dias to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Donovan Bailey is a globally recognized Olympic Gold Medalist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist with over 25 years of leadership experience building successful business and charitable ventures. As founder of Bailey Inc., Mr. Bailey has partnered with leading organizations to drive brand expansion and strategic growth. He has also spearheaded initiatives like Pass The Baton to promote youth wellness and academic achievement across Canada. His expertise in brand development, public engagement, and strategic partnerships will be instrumental in helping Safe Supply expand its market presence and drive community-based impact initiatives. Mr. Bailey's achievements have been recognized through his inductions into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame, his appointment as a Member of the Order of Ontario, and his designation as an Officer of the Order of Canada."Safe Supply is tackling real-world health and safety challenges with bold thinking and real solutions," said Donovan Bailey. "I'm excited to join the team and help innovation that can have a true impact on people's lives." Mr. Jerry Dias is one of Canada's most influential labor leaders and advocates for workers' rights, best known for serving as the founding National President of Unifor, representing over 315,000 workers across key sectors such as manufacturing, telecommunications, and transportation. Throughout his career, Mr. Dias fought for workplace safety, economic justice, and stronger protections for working Canadians. He played a pivotal role in renegotiating NAFTA into the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) and was instrumental in revitalizing Canada's manufacturing sector, including the reopening of the General Motors plant in Oshawa. Mr. Dias's deep expertise in stakeholder advocacy, regulatory engagement, and organizational growth will strengthen Safe Supply's positioning in the healthcare innovation space and help advance public policy initiatives aligned with the Company's mission."Throughout my career, I have fought for safer, healthier communities," said Jerry Dias. "Joining Safe Supply's Board gives me the opportunity to continue that mission by supporting initiatives that address urgent public health needs in a responsible, forward-looking way." At the same time, Mr. Bill Panagiotakopoulos will be stepping down from the Board of Directors while continuing to serve as the Company's Chief Executive Officer."We are thrilled to welcome Donovan and Jerry to our Board," said Bill Panagiotakopoulos, CEO of Safe Supply. "Their leadership experience, public influence, and dedication to positive change will be instrumental as we continue to advance our initiatives in healthcare innovation and public safety." About Safe Supply Streaming Co. Supply Streaming Co. Ltd. is an investment company focused on advancing the next wave of healthcare innovation, technology, and harm reduction solutions. Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, including Safety Strips Tech Corp. and Drug Lab 118 Ltd., the Company offers proprietary drug testing technologies such as fentanyl and drink spike detection products. Safe Supply is dedicated to supporting innovative companies that improve health outcomes and enhance public wellness. For more information, please visit On behalf of the Board of Directors of Safe Supply Streaming Co. Ltd. "Bill Panagiotakopoulos" Bill Panagiotakopoulos, CEO For further information, please contact:Safe Supply Streaming Co. info@ PanagiotakopoulosChief Executive Officer Email: bill@ +1 (416) 566-3872 The Canadian Securities Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. The Canadian Securities Exchange has not approved or disapproved of the contents of this news release. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the expected contributions of new directors to Safe Supply, the Company's growth prospects, strategic plans, market positioning, potential impact on public health initiatives, Safe Supply's ability to support innovation, and the Company's ability to address pubic health needs. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based on a number of assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company as of the date of this press release, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, and competitive risks, uncertainties, and contingencies. These assumptions include, but are not limited to, expectations that the Company's operations will perform as anticipated, the Company will be able to execute its strategic plans, that the broader industry and economic environment will remain stable, that the new directors will contribute to the Company meaningfully, continued demand for core products, and a favourable regulatory environment. Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to: changes in market conditions; the ability of new directors to support the Company's objectives as anticipated; regulatory and legislative changes; operational risks; the competitive landscape; the availability of financing; and other risk factors described under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's continuous disclosure filings available at Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. To view the source version of this press release, please visit Sign in to access your portfolio
BBC News
20-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Boxing world champion Shields 'done' with MMA
Boxing world champion Claressa Shields says she is "done" with mixed martial arts after competing in three fights with the 30, is unbeaten in boxing and a multiple-weight undisputed champion, but has fought sporadically in MMA since 2021, achieving a 2-1 last MMA bout was a points win over Kelsey de Santis and the American says she will now be focusing on boxing."It was fun, but I don't have enough time to train for it. It takes six to eight months just to get ready to defend takedowns. Even though I got a lot better and put in the time, I broke my arm twice. It was fun, and I enjoyed every fight I did," Shields told Ariel Helwani, external."I'm already great in boxing, and to be great like that in MMA, I would have to train consistently for at least three to four years. "I did really well in MMA. It was fun, but it was too hard."Shields took a two-and-a-half-year break between her second and third MMA Michigan native recently added the undisputed heavyweight title to her world title has become world champion in five different weight classes and is undefeated in 16 Olympic gold medalist said she did have ambitions of becoming an MMA world champion, but admitted her family were keen for her to focus on boxing."My family never wanted me to do it," she added."I did it because I wanted to prove a point, and I proved that point to myself three times, though you could say twice because I won twice."
