Ex-Duke hoops player Michael Savarino pleads guilty to DWI, charge against Paolo Banchero dismissed

Posted Jul 31, 2022
Former Duke men’s basketball player Michael Savarino pled guilty on Wednesday to driving while impaired, and teammate Paolo Banchero's aiding and abetting DWI charge was dismissed Thursday. Savarino was charged with DWI following a November traffic stop in Orange County. Savarino has completed community service and paid $300 in fines. (Duke Chronicle)

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