PAT MAHOMES SR. ALLOWED TO TRAVEL TO VEGAS DESPITE DWI ARREST
Pat Mahomes Sr., the father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, will still be able to travel to Las Vegas to watch his son play in the Super Bowl, despite his recent arrest for driving while intoxicated (DWI). This marks at least the third DWI arrest for Mahomes Sr., who was taken into custody late Saturday night in Smith County, Texas.
Judge James Meredith, who presided over the case, did not impose a travel ban on Mahomes Sr. as part of his bond conditions. This decision has raised questions about whether a non-celebrity parent would receive the same leniency after a third DWI offense.
Although Mahomes Sr. can travel to Las Vegas, he will face certain restrictions. Officials have stated that he is prohibited from possessing or consuming alcohol or illegal drugs. Additionally, he will be required to have a breathalyzer installed in his car and submit to random testing. These measures aim to ensure that he remains sober and complies with the law.
This arrest comes at an unfortunate time for the Mahomes family, as Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs are gearing up to face the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII this weekend. The family has already dealt with legal issues earlier this year when Patrick’s brother, Jackson Mahomes, was arrested and charged with aggravated sexual battery in May.
Patrick Mahomes has not yet commented on his father’s arrest, but he is scheduled to address the media on Monday evening as part of the Super Bowl Opening Night. It is clear that the quarterback would prefer to focus on the upcoming game rather than discuss his family’s legal troubles.
As the Mahomes family navigates these challenges, they are likely longing for simpler times when the media’s attention was solely on their son’s accomplishments on the football field.