CBS 4 in Denver reports today that “Carmelo Anthony was arrested Monday morning for suspicion of driving under the influence, Denver police said.

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“Police said Anthony was driving south on Interstate 25 near 20th Street at about 4 a.m. when he was pulled over and taken into custody. Investigators said he was driving a silver Mercedes that was stopped for failing to drive in a single lane and failing to dim lights.

“The star forward later issued an apology through his attorney.”

There’s no word if Anthony refused a breath test, but he is reportedly awaiting results of a blood test, which will take two weeks.

So if he took a blood test, we must assume he is maintaining his innocence. So why is he apologizing to anyone? Read more…