Angela West, the wife of Republican us-regions gubernatorial candidate Allen West, has been cleared of a DWI charge.
West, 61, had no traces of drugs or alcohol in her system, despite being arrested last month for allegedly driving while intoxicated (DWI) with her 3-month-old grandson in the car, the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office said, citing toxicology results.
George R. Milner, an attorney representing West, said the district attorney’s office will not file charges against her after “thoroughly” reviewing all the evidence in the case, according to a statement
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West also posted a photo of his wife’s receipt from PF Chang’s that appeared to show no alcohol had been ordered.
On Wednesday, his campaign website stated the toxicology report proved the arrest was “unwarranted and baseless.”
“I stand by my assertion that a full apology to my wife Angela is warranted. As well, the full unedited body cam video should be released by the Dallas PD Chief Garcia to the press and the public. My wife’s honor and reputation should have never been assailed,” West said in a statement.
Police released dash and body camera footage in a news conference a few days after the arrest. Garcia would not say which portion, if any, she failed, FOX 4 of Dallas reported.
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The department released a statement Wednesday saying it was “aware of the lab results coming from the toxicology report,” according to the station.
“Due process is guaranteed to everyone, and Mrs. West is no different. The officer made her decision based on the information available to her at that time. The purpose of addressing the media and releasing the video footage of the suspected DUI arrest of Mrs. Angela West was not to prove guilt or innocence, but to show the interaction between the officer and Mrs. West because of the accusations regarding the encounter. The remainder of the process lies in the hands of the District Attorney’s office. We respect the ultimate the decision of the District Attorney’s office and we will refrain from commenting further,” the statement added.
