Charles Barkley Rebounded to Jail for DUI
Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images
Charles Barkley's run-in with the law has landed him in foul territory.
The outspoken NBA analyst was sentenced to 10 days in jail Monday after pleading guilty to driving under the influence for his Dec. 31 arrest in Scottsdale, Ariz.
He'll only have to spend five days behind bars, however, if he completes an alcohol-education program. A $2,000 fine was also levied on him for the incident. He's due to start serving his sentence by March 21.
Barkley was arrested at about 1:30 a.m. after running a stop sign. He refused to take a breath test at the scene, but was apparently more than happy to inform his arresting officers that he'd been in such a hurry because he was on his way to get oral sex.
After a two-month, network-imposed hiatus, the brash former baller was back at his post on TNT's Inside the NBA Thursday, where he apologized—bluntly, as always—for his behavior.
"Clearly everybody knows I got a DUI," Barkley said. "That's unacceptable, 100 percent my fault...I screwed up, I made a mistake, I'm sorry, I apologize."
"First of all, every person who's drunk thinks it's OK to drive...but, seriously, if you have a drink, seriously think about it. If I've had a glass of wine or a beer, that's different. But if I had something to drink, I'll seriously think and not get behind the wheel."
He also thanked TNT, for the most part, for its patience.
"As far as the bigwigs at TNT, I never trusted them 110 percent," Barkley said. "I've been here eight years and we don't spend a lot of time together...but I want to tell them it meant a great deal for them to stick by me through my screw-up."
He had not been sentenced yet, but when asked by cohost Ernie Johnson about the possiblity of getting counseling, Barkley said he felt it would be good for him.
"I need to make sure drinking is not a problem for me. I just want some professionals to talk to me about it."
The Big Picture
All Growed Up Guess Zac has officially adopted the smoldering look, 'cause we haven't seen a smile in weeks
More PhotosMost Commented
- Bitch-Back! Breaking News—Johnny's a Hottie (916)
- Rob and Kristen "Relaxed" Together in NYC (673)
- Costars and Suits Give Robsten Their Blessings! (650)
- Rob Flies Back to L.A. With Kristen (592)
- Truth, Lies & Ted: Twilight Special (478)
- Why Won't Sarah Palin Go Away? (448)
- Adam Lambert: For Your Entertainment—or His? (439)
- Is New Moon Even Good? (425)
- Review: New Moon Is Either Just Fine or Way Mopey, Depending On Who You Are (366)
- Bitch-Back! Is There Drama on the Gossip Girl Set? (345)
Top 10 Stories
- Dancing With the Stars: A New Winner Raises the Disco Ball
- J.Lo's Ex: There's "Maybe One Spanking," but I'm Not Selling a Sex Tape
- Nicole Richie Back in Her Own Bed
- GMA Doesn't Want Adam Lambert's Sloppy Seconds...Cue The Early Show!
- Goodbye or Good Riddance to Jon & Kate Plus 8?
- Oprah's Mom Settles Clothes Call Lawsuit
- Rihanna Sings Threesome, Avoids Going Naked on GMA
- Michael Lohan Runs Out of Family Members to Alienate, Starts Leaking Jon Gosselin Tapes
- It's a Sexy Job, but Adam Lambert's Gotta Do It!
- Donny Discovers Parts He Never Had Before for Dancing With the Stars Finale
Fashion Police
Sloppy SuitingGwyneth dares to experiment with hard-to-wear satin, but the result is dull and unpolished
More Photos
Latest Movie Reviews
Get Your E! News Now
7 Comments
-
Show the next 1 - 0 of 7 comments
Now loading...