Microphone Thief Nick Sortor Arrested in Wisconsin Under Suspicion of DUI
New Details Emerge About Sortor’s Criminal History.
Microphone Thief Nick Sortor Arrested in Wisconsin Under Suspicion of DUI
New Details Emerge About Sortor’s Criminal History
MILWAUKEE, WI – September 21, 2024
Nick Sortor, a freelance journalist previously involved in a scandal over a missing microphone, was arrested late on July 14th, 2024, in Wisconsin on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). The arrest occurred on the outskirts of Milwaukee, when local law enforcement pulled Sortor over for erratic driving at approximately PM. Field sobriety tests reportedly indicated impairment, and Sortor was taken into custody.
This is not Sortor’s first run-in with the law. Court records now reveal that he was previously arrested in Franklin County, Kentucky. In that earlier incident, Sortor, then 24, was charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol after disregarding a stop sign and driving without a valid license for mopeds. He was booked by the Frankfort Police Department on charges that included "Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence (Alcohol) .08 – 1st offense" and "No Operators-Moped License."
With this latest arrest in Wisconsin, Sortor’s legal troubles appear to be mounting. Industry insiders note that his conduct off the field is drawing more attention than his journalistic work, leaving his reputation in tatters. Already embroiled in controversy for failing to return a microphone borrowed from a fellow journalist—an incident that involved repeated unreturned calls and an apparent lie about having returned the equipment—Sortor’s standing in the independent journalism world is severely compromised.
The microphone incident, while seemingly minor, raised questions about his professional integrity. His latest arrest for suspected DUI suggests a pattern of reckless behavior that could further damage his credibility in an industry that relies heavily on trust and reliability.
As of now, no formal charges have been filed for the DUI in Wisconsin, and it is unclear if this latest arrest will result in court proceedings. Sortor’s representatives have not issued any statements regarding the incident, and it remains uncertain how these developments will impact his career going forward.
This second DUI arrest, paired with his earlier offenses and professional misconduct, has many wondering whether Sortor will be able to rehabilitate his public image or continue his work as a freelance journalist.
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