In a recent interview with Sports HBOJim Irsay, owner of the Indianapolis Colts, alleged that his 2014 arrest for DUI was the result of police bias against him as a “rich white billionaire.”
During the interview with Andrea Kremer, when asked if the arrest marked a low point for him, Irsay expressed his firm belief that law enforcement targeted him because of his wealthy status. “I’m biased because I’m a rich white billionaire,” Irsay said, adding, “If I’m just the average guy on the block, I’m not going to be attracted to them, of course not.”
The incident occurred in Carmel, Indiana, where police cited reasons for stopping Irsay, including driving too slow and failing to use a turn signal. He was subsequently arrested after allegedly failing field sobriety tests.
Dash camera footage from the scene showed Irsay having difficulty walking and talking to officers outside his car. Police reported the presence of multiple painkillers, including oxycodone and hydrocodone, in his system based on toxicology results.
Despite this, Irsay maintained that the arrest was unjust. He explained to Kremer that he had recently had hip surgery and that before the incident he had been in the car for 45 minutes. “And? Did they ask me to toe the line? Are you kidding me? “I can barely walk,” he stated.
Ultimately, Irsay pleaded guilty to misdemeanor operating a vehicle while intoxicated and was sentenced to one year of probation. He claimed that he accepted the plea deal with prosecutors to expedite the resolution of the case.
In response to Irsay’s allegations, the Carmel Police Department regretted his comments. In a statement to The Indianapolis Star, they defended their professionalism and commitment to serving the community, emphasizing their officers’ dedication to upholding integrity and maintaining high standards of conduct.
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Source: vcmp.edu.vn