The following is a report from WEAR-TV out of Pensacola, Florida:
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WEAR) — A WWE superstar arrested for DUI in Escambia County appeared in court Wednesday for trial.
Jonathan Fatu, also known as “Jimmy Uso” was arrested in July for DUI, and opted for a jury trial.
An arrest report says an off-duty officer claimed Fatu’s vehicle was drifting on Interstate 10 at speeds of 100 miles per hour.
The athlete was eventually pulled over by an Escambia County Sheriff’s deputy and charged.
Fatu didn’t take a field sobriety test. He never refused, but asked that his lawyer be present.
That arresting officer took the stand and said he believed the WWE superstar was impaired.
“Once he eventually started to get out of the vehicle, he appeared to have a hard time with the door handle and opening up the door. He was unable to get out of the vehicle and took a step or two and appeared to stumble, almost into the travel lane,” said Deputy Jeremy Meeks on the stand.
The jury deliberated a little more than an hour before finding Fatu not guilty on the DUI charge.
The speeding ticket he also received will remain on his record.
