‘Patterns Not Promises': News4's Leon Harris Discusses DUI Conviction and Battle With Alcohol

In a candid interview with News4’s Doreen Gentzler, anchor Leon Harris opens up about his journey with sobriety and serving jail time after being convicted of driving under the influence.
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[williemariebroyles]

I pray for Leon Harris, his wife Dawn and his two children. Leon is a great news anchor; I remember meeting him a few years ago and what a gentleman he was - very courteous and gracious. May he continue to be strengthened on a daily basis and his recovery continue in a powerful way. God's strength is made perfect in human weaknesses.

[Nan-]

The guy is human, just like ALL OF US.

[deadrabbits]

I’m glad NBC is welcoming him back. Jim Vance got a second chance as well as many others.

[DarknessFalls]

I had no idea Leon was battleling this disease and that he was removed from the anchor desk. Glad he got another chance and is speaking about it publicly. To all who a struggling with any type of substance abuse, please stay strong and believe that you will overcome it.

[STEVEVARVOUNIS]

YOURE GONNA BE GOOD BUDDY! DRINK RELAXATION TEA INSTEAD! WE LOVE YOU AND FORGIVE YOU!

[latarciawilkins]

Why in the world are they taking Leon through all this he didn’t kill nobody a man with Integrity….
It’s plenty of people doing worse things then this🤦🏽‍♀️Keep your head up Leon 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[anthonyrose]

People are people we all suffer something in our lives

[willielittle]

Mr. Harris...I pray for your sobriety and healing...However...like many people dealing with addiction...the addiction is not a criminal offense...adversely affecting the lives of other innocent people through unwise choices...such as drinking and driving...is a criminal and selfish offense...At least you have my respect to speak about your journey and willingness to overcome this addiction...😮😮😮...

[yvonnefreeland]

I pray he knows Jesus, because he needs to recognize he has a lot to be grateful for. Carry on brother, I pray your family forgives you.

[tjohnsonz]

Welcome him back??? As an outsider (not from Washington) this sounds interesting. How is he welcomed back and he had an DUI, left the scene of the accident and is on probation? I hope for the best for him but if his name as Leon Jenkins and he was a bus driver not sure we would see this same thing...

[laurenschenck]

I am glad Lean is back to NBC praying for him and healing and everything he recovers well and he is good person and we all have light and dark sides of us and not perfect 🙏🏻❤️‍🩹🙏🏻

[hatshepsutiv]

If you know you’re cooked then don’t drive Leon just get a Lyft or Uber. Glad you’re getting a second chance.

[antonujkic]

They never mentioned how many dui's he's had. The guy is a awful actor.

[mindbodyandsoul]

must be nice, to be reinstated, average citizen is kicked to the curb