Charles Barkley to Take Leave of Absence from TNT Following Arrest

Charles Barkley will be taking a leave of absence from his position as an NBA analyst for TNT following his arrest on Dec. 31 on suspicion of drunken driving.

Barkley was pulled over after running a stop sign shortly after leaving a nightclub in Scottsdale, Arizona. After refusing to take a breathalyzer Barkley submitted to a blood test which revealed a blood-alcohol level of .149; the legal limit in Arizona is .08.

David Levy, president of TNT Sports, issued a statement regarding Barkley’s decision to step away from his position at TNT saying, “When I spoke with Charles, he was apologetic for the events that transpired and it was obvious he understands the significance of the 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."

The former NBA MVP and 11-time All-Star is expected to miss several weeks and no return date has been set.

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