Tony La Russa’s booking photo from his DUI arrest on Feb. 24, courtesy of the Maricopa County (Arizona) Sheriff’s Office. White Sox manager Tony La Russa, remorseful, embarrassed and “angry” at himself for getting behind the wheel while legally intoxicated 10 months ago, pleaded guilty Monday to a misdemeanor reckless-driving charge, and an Arizona judge gave him one day of home detention. Maricopa County Judge Ashley Fritz also ordered La Russa to pay a $1,383 fine and perform 20 hours of community service during a telephonic hearing that resolved the driving-under-the-influence case that went public shortly after La Russa’s hire this fall.
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Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge to resolve misdemeanor drunken driving charges stemming from his arrest nearly 10 months ago on a freeway in the Phoenix area. La Russa pleaded guilty Monday to reckless driving in Maricopa County Justice Court. The 76-year-old La Russa was sentenced to one day of home detention and fined nearly $1,400. La Russa’s attorney said his client underwent alcohol counseling after his arrest. Authorities say La Russa blew out a tire and smashed into a curb, leaving the car smoking. Tags: Chicago White Sox, DUI, tony larussa