Sir Charles Taking Leave of Absence From TNT

Temporary Leave Effective Immediately

By Alicia Cruz

Senior writer

blackurbantimes.com

TNT Knows drama all right. They employ Charles Barkley. Last month, Sir Charles was arrested in Scottsdale, Arizona on suspicion of drunken driving.

When questioned by the officer, Barkley stated that he ran the red light because he was going to pick up a lady of the evening for a, uh, "job."

Long story short, TNT commentator and former NBA God had a blood-alcohol level of .149, nearly twice the legal limit of .08 in Arizona.

He has since retained an attorney and has recently announced that he will be taking a leave of absence from his commentary duties at TNT.

David Levy, president of Turner Sports, made the announcement today. "I have spoken with Charles Barkley regarding the incident that took place in Scottsdale, Arizona, last week and I understand he has hired a lawyer to represent him regarding this matter," said Levy. "When I spoke with Charles, he was apologetic for the events that transpired and it was obvious he understood the significance of this situation. This is an important time for Charles as he deals with the legal and personal issues that confront him. Charles is a valued part of the Turner Sports organization and we are concerned for his well-being"

I wish Sir Charles all the best and hope he pulls through this difficult time.

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