Kenny Stabler DUI case gets tricky

Robertsdale, AL

For the second time since Kenny Stabler's June 8th arrest, a prosecutor appointed to handle the D.U.I. case has recused himself. Prominent Eastern Shore D.U.I. defense attorney James Scroggins, who was just appointed to prosecute Stabler this week, recused himself from the case. Scroggins was appointed to replace Robertsdale city attorney Ken Raines, who recused himself from the Stabler case earlier this month. Both attorneys have cited conflicts of interest.

Stabler was pulled over by police on Highway 59 in Robertsdale June 8th for reckless driving. Police charged the "Snake" with D.U.I. A judge has sealed all evidence in the case and has told authorities not to comment about Stabler's arrest.

News 5 caught up with two former Crimson Tide football stars at a celebrity sports event in Orange Beach Friday. Former Alabama greats Don McNeal and Jerimiah Castille say they hope the "Snake" can recover from his latest sack.

"Kenny will bounce back," says McNeal. "He always does. It's an unfortunate situation."

"What he's done at the University of Alabama in playing, I want to see him recover from this situation and continue to do what he's doing there at the university," says Castille. "I wish Kenny the best and we're all praying for him."

Stabler's trial date has been set for June 13th in Robertsdale.

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Former NFL star Ken Stabler arrested for reckless driving and driving under the influence of alcohol

Robertsdale, AL

Former NFL star quarterback Ken Stabler was arrested and charged with reckless driving and driving under the influence of alcohol.

Stabler, now a radio analyst for University of Alabama football, was released from jail on $1,000 bond nearly 13 hours after his arrest, police said Monday.

The 62-year-old ex-Crimson Tide quarterback was pulled over for a traffic offense about 12:30 a.m. Sunday, said Brian Middleton, assistant chief of police. He declined to specify what led police to pull Stabler over in the town near the Gulf coast.

Stabler did not immediately return a message left at his office Monday.

Athletic director Mal Moore said it "would be disrespectful and irresponsible" to comment on the allegations against Stabler until the facts are all known.

"Kenny has always been supportive of Alabama athletics, and it's in times like these that his friends need to be supportive of him," Moore said.

Steve Gowan, senior vice president of Learfield Communications, which owns multimedia rights for Alabama broadcasts, also said it was too early to comment on Stabler's situation.

"Our thoughts are with Kenny and his family at this time," Gowan said. "In circumstances of this nature, our primary concern is for Kenny's well-being."

Stabler pleaded guilty to drunken driving following a 2001 arrest in Orange Beach. Authorities dropped drug and reckless driving charges under a plea deal. In 1995, Stabler pleaded no contest to a DUI charge in nearby Escambia County, Fla.

Stabler led the Oakland Raiders to a Super Bowl title in 1977, and also played for the Houston Oilers and New Orleans Saints during a 15-year NFL career.

He was on Alabama teams that won two Southeastern Conference titles, a national championships in 1965 and went undefeated in 1966. He has been the Tide's color analyst the past decade.

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