Associated Press.Hargett said that he regretted his actions at the Manchester, Tennessee festival. He said in a statement: “On Friday night after leaving the Bonnaroo Music Festival, I was stopped by the Tullahoma Police Department and subsequently arrested for DUI.“Driving Under the Influence is a serious matter, and I regret the circumstances that led to my arrest.
I respect law enforcement and will trust the legal process as we move forward.”The Republican politician is due back in court on July 14.In a statement to WKRN, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) said of Hargett’s arrest: “MADD is appalled every time someone makes the wrong and extremely dangerous choice to drive impaired.
It is a crime. When an elected official decides to drive impaired, their actions not only threaten the lives of innocent people but also undermine the very laws and protections they are sworn to uphold.
They must be held accountable – no exceptions and no excuses.“Mr. Hargett is uniquely positioned to help educate and protect Tennessee residents and visitors from the tragedies caused by someone’s choice to drive impaired, and we welcome his help in advancing MADD’s mission to eliminate this 100 per cent preventable crime.
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