RHODE ISLAND
WPRI
By Chris Raia
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) — A local Catholic bishop appeared in traffic court on Tuesday, and now he will begin facing the consequences.
Worcester Bishop Robert McManus admitted in traffic court to refusing to submit to a chemical test during an altercation with police last week. McManus was arrested last Saturday on suspicion of drunk driving and fleeing the scene of an accident.
His DUI refusal will result in the minimum sanctions for first-offense refusal. His driver’s license will be suspended for at least six months, and he will be required to complete 10 hours of community service and attend DUI education classes.
He also received fines totaling $945.
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