By Andrew Welsh-Huggins
Associated Press
COLUMBUS: Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett pleaded guilty Tuesday to a count of driving while impaired and was sentenced to a three-day driver-intervention program and fined $400. His license was also suspended for six months.
Barrett, 20, apologized to his family, Ohio State and OSU football fans in a brief statement at a hearing in Columbus Municipal Court where his lawyer said Barrett took responsibility for driving under the influence. “I’m just truly sorry,” Barrett said.
Barrett must complete the class and pay the fine by Feb. 15 or face jail time, said Judge H.