Drew Deener will avoid jail time following his arrest on domestic violence charges last month. The ESPN Louisville host and executive appeared in court on Tuesday and plead guilty to second degree disorderly conduct.
In March, Louisville Police responded to a report of domestic violence at a local restaurant called Roosters. Deener’s then-girlfriend was found on a bench at the scene. She told officers that Drew Deener had pushed her head into the side of a vehicle during a fight.
As part of his sentence, Deener will be forced to stay away from the victim. He will also be on diversion for nine months. The judge described it as “a domestic violence intervention program.”
If Deener completes his sentence without getting in trouble and abides by the terms of diversion, the case will be dismissed and can be expunged from his record.
“Today I am taking full responsibility for my actions and have pled guilty to disorderly conduct, a charge which accurately describes my conduct that night,” Deener said in a statement. “I regret that I caused this situation and am very sorry for how I acted and things I said. I behaved disrespectfully, disorderly and in a manner that was not in line with how I should ever conduct myself. I am taking steps to better myself, including receiving ongoing professional counseling. I regret the embarrassment this has caused to all impacted by my behavior. Thank you to everyone for your patience and grace to let the legal process play out. I am sorry. All I can do from here is work to be better.”
ESPN Louisville is expected to issue a statement of its own on Tuesday. Deener hosts the morning show there and also serves as the station’s general manager. It is not known at this time if he will return to those roles.
