Celebrity Justice
Pennington Speaks After DUI Bust

Ty PennningtonTMZ broke the story that Ty Pennington was arrested Saturday night for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. Pennington has just issued the following statement:

"I made an error in judgment. We all make mistakes, however this is about accountability. 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."

-Ty Pennington, May 7, 2007



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181. Ty you have done so much good for Americans who were down on their luck. How can any of us turn our backs on you now. I still go by the memorial you built here and remember the looks on your faces when you came down. I truly believe you are sorry for this and will help others learn from your mistake as well. You are in our prayers. Keep doing the great work you and your crews do. It is an awesome thing. MISSISSIPPI loves you and you have our full support. Please come back soon now ya hear!!
Katrina J

Posted at 9:56PM on May 10th 2007 by Katrina, Biloxi, MS

182. It's great that he"fessed" up,but he still has to be accountable for his actions!I like him too&he seems like a nice guy on T.V.,but it is what it is.He drove a car whiledrunk

Posted at 12:08AM on May 11th 2007 by Louise Peltier

183. Ty: BFD...So you were caught driving under the influence. Is it bad judgment. Sure. You apologized and realized your lapse in judgment. More forward dude.

Until the law makers in this country can start applying the law to the lawbreakers (ILLEGAL INVADERS)...any American, doing any infraction...should be let off. This is discrimination. You have to abide by the law but illegals get a free pass...and free...everything else. BS!

As for Hilton..the same goes but I am really not into people as shallow as a mud puddle.

Texas Spitfire

Posted at 9:45PM on May 13th 2007 by TexSpitfire

184. I have always thought Ty Pennington was either on drugs or an alcoholic. He is so phony.

Posted at 6:28AM on May 14th 2007 by jay yock

185. Ty I think that you are very courageous for speaking the truth and that you truly have learned a valuable lesson. I love watching you and will continue to watch you make people lives change for the better. We are human and entitled in this world to make mistakes but the best thing you could ever do is owning up to the truth and knowing you are responsible for whatever you do. Ty I love you and hopefully one day you will read my letter and my dream come true.
katrina

Posted at 4:59PM on May 15th 2007 by katrina

186. What kind of drugs was he on??? Maybe Ritalin????For hyper activity

Posted at 4:40PM on May 16th 2007 by goesbyeric

187. Oh for God's sake! Grow up everyone.

Ty, a D.U.I. is hardly a horrible offence. What could have happened is something to think about. The experience is something to learn from.

A jail sentence, even a second offence, is "Not A Life Sentence" In fact the judge may even let you serve time on "weekends"

People forgive an honest man who acknowledges his mistakes, takes responsibility, accepts his debt and then moves on. Jump through the hoops Ty. We'll be here waiting for you to resume your good work.

People make mistakes. Bad things happen to good people sometimes. You'll be alright.

Mr.Walrus.

Posted at 9:40AM on May 23rd 2007 by imthewalrus

188. AT LEAST TY'S MAN ENOUGH TO STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND ADMIT HE WAS WRONG, NOT LIKE ALL OF THE SLUTS IN HOLLYWOOD .......THANKS TY.....FOR BEING A MAN........WE LOVE YOU FROM TEXAS

Posted at 3:57PM on May 25th 2007 by GAIL

189. Ty is a good guy, owning up to it is great but only the first step now he needs to take the punishment ..no more and no less than any other citizen would do.
Paris is making me sick .. why do rich types think they are above "paying" for their crimes? If one of them hit us while driving drunk wouldnt we be just as dead?
Ty will do the right thing cause that is just who he is ... we dont have to tell him.. he knows.

Posted at 11:02PM on Jul 7th 2007 by boppee

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