Ty Pennington Arrested
America's favorite handyman, Ty Pennington, was arrested on a misdemeanor charge this weekend.
According to TMZ.com, he was charged on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol and drugs while driving. He was released after posting $5,000 bail and is due back in court June 4.
Pennington, the former "Trading Spaces" carpenter, is the author of "Ty's Tricks: Home Repair Secrets Plus Cheap and Easy Projects to Transform Any Room," a mixture of handyman tips and how-to projects.
UPDATE -5/8/07: In a statement, Ty has apologize for his drunken behavior saying,
"I made an error in judgment. We all make mistakes,
however this is about accountability," he said in a statement. "Under no circumstances should anyone consume alcohol while driving. I could have jeopardized the lives of others and I am grateful there was no accident or harm done to anyone. This was my wake-up call.
"I also want to apologize to my fans, ABC Television and my design team for my lapse in judgment and the embarrassment I have caused."
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With the recent publicity of other celebs' drinking problems, I hope that Ty will make an honest effort to get clean. Only time will tell.
Good Luck, Ty!!
Thanks Sheila for the update.
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