Colorado Rockies Star Todd Helton Busted for DUI

[RockaFowler]

According to the police report, 39-year-old Helton was busted at 2:39 AM on 3 counts of drunk driving just outside of Denver.

Cops say Helton was cooperative.

A rep for the Rockies released a statement saying the MLB superstar "clearly understands the seriousness of his poor decision."


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[trumad]

1. Never understood how millionaires get busted for DUI?

[RockaFowler]

2. Yeah - call a taxi

Get a driver

You have enough money dopey!

[joeybee12]

3. It amazes me that someone at 39 would not be more responsible...

You can "sort of" see young players do this...not condone or think they shouldn't pay the price...but by 39 if you don't know enough not to, you never will.

[hughee99]

5. Yes, but 39 for a professional athlete who has people cater to him

isn't really the same as 39 for a "normal person". Some athletes don't really grow up until after their playing days are over.

[joeybee12]

6. And some of them...never...nt

[NCTraveler]

4. Politicians should use this....

as an example of how to make an apology.

"Helton just released a statement saying, "Last evening I exercised poor judgment and was charged with drinking and driving after driving to a gas station near my house. I am very sorry and embarrassed by my actions."

"I hold myself to a high standard and take my responsibility as a public figure very seriously. My entire career I have worked to set a positive example for my family and in our community and I fell far short of this standard."

"I sincerely ask my family, the Colorado Rockies Organization, Major League Baseball and the community to accept my apology. I make no excuses and accept full responsibility for my actions. I humbly ask your forgiveness.”"