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Travis County DA Lehmberg out of jail, says she’ll seek treatment
5:17 a.m. update: Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg said in a statement early Thursday she plans to seek treatment after serving half of a 45-day jail sentence for pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated.Lehmberg, who was released before 3 a.m. Thursday, also thanked the Travis County jail staff for their “professionalism and dedication” in a statement issued shortly after 5 a.m.
“In the coming days, Rosemary will be making arrangements to seek professional treatment and better understand her behavior,” the statement said. “She will also meet with members of her staff with whom she been communicating throughout the last 3 weeks.”
Earlier: Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg was released from jail early Thursday after serving half of a 45-day jail sentence for pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated.
More at http://www.statesman.com/news/news/crime-law/da-lehmberg-released-from-jail-early-thursday/nXmLM/ .