Vince McMahon Evades Reckless Driving Conviction in Connecticut

Vince McMahon Enters Pre-Trial Program for Traffic Accident

Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon has been authorized to participate in a pre-trial program, thus resolving a reckless driving charge stemming from an accident that occurred this summer in Connecticut. A state Superior Court judge ruled Thursday that McMahon could enter the program, as long as he made a charitable contribution of $1,000 and only drove if he had the proper license and insurance. If he meets these conditions, the reckless driving charges and another charge for following too closely will be dismissed in a year. McMahon was accused of causing a crash on July 24 on the Merritt Parkway in Westport, which wrecked his Bentley and damaged two other vehicles, according to state police. In the accident there were no injuries, and the other drivers did not object to McMahon’s request for the pre-trial program. According to the police report, McMahon was driving north on the highway, also known as Route 15, when he rear-ended a BMW and crashed into a wooden barrier. A car traveling in the southbound lanes hit debris from the crash that flew over the barrier.

Not all car accidents are a crime. That’s what happened here, an accident.

Mark Sherman, McMahon’s lawyer

McMahon did not make any statements during the brief hearing. His lawyer, Mark Sherman, later stated that “not all car accidents are a crime. That’s what happened here, an accident”. McMahon resigned as WWE CEO in 2022 amid a company investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct. He also stepped down as executive chairman of the TKO Group Holdings board, WWE’s parent company, last year, one day after a former WWE employee filed a lawsuit against him for sexual abuse. McMahon has denied the allegations. The lawsuit is still pending. McMahon acquired what was then the World Wrestling Federation in 1982 and transformed it from a regional wrestling company into a global phenomenon. In addition to running the company with his wife, Linda, who is now the United States Secretary of Education, he also performed at WWE events as himself.