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DUI Bust Costs Barkley T-Mobile Gig

Phone company benches ex-hoop star 'for the time being'

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(Newser) – In the wake of his DUI arrest—during which he told a cop he was in a hurry to get oral sex—Charles Barkley has lost another job, Advertising Age reports. T-Mobile has pulled spots featuring Barkley “for the time being,” a rep said, adding, "As he works through his personal matters, we will evaluate where to go from here." Barkley is already on leave from his TNT analyst gig in the wake of his New Year's Eve arrest.

Charles Barkley is seen in Scottsdale, Ariz. on Dec. 31, 2008 in a booking photo provided by the Gilbert Police Department after being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Charles Barkley is seen in Scottsdale, Ariz. on Dec. 31, 2008 in a booking photo provided by the Gilbert Police Department after being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.   (AP Photo/Gilbert Police Department)
In this July 5, 2007 file photo, retired NBA star Charles Barkley speaks during the Ante Up for Africa charity poker tournament in Las Vegas.
In this July 5, 2007 file photo, retired NBA star Charles Barkley speaks during the Ante Up for Africa charity poker tournament in Las Vegas.   (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Minnesota basketball coach Tubby Smith shakes Charles Barkley's hand after Barkley was presented his National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame induction medal, Nov. 23, 2008, in Kansas City, Mo.
Minnesota basketball coach Tubby Smith shakes Charles Barkley's hand after Barkley was presented his National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame induction medal, Nov. 23, 2008, in Kansas City, Mo.   (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
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riffran
Jan 15, 09 12:52 AM CST
that must suck no pun intended...lol...but hey when you are a celebrity, thats the price you pay for your poor decisions, in addition to the usual legal aspects Reply
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Mtwtfss52
Jan 19, 09 10:57 AM CST
Charles Barkley is a great guy who enjoys partying.. big mistake but i feel thats what people expect of him regardless Reply
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