In a recent development, Tyson Foods has suspended its CFO John R. Tyson after he was arrested on charges of DWI and careless driving. Tyson, the great grandson of the company’s founder, had previously been arrested in 2022 for public intoxication and criminal trespass.
According to the Washington County, Arkansas, Detention Intake Report, the 34-year-old Tyson was booked early Thursday and has since been released. His initial hearing is scheduled for Friday.
In response to the arrest, Tyson Foods released a statement saying, “We are aware that John Randal Tyson, Chief Financial Officer of Tyson Foods, was arrested for an alleged DWI.” The company has suspended Tyson from his duties and named Curt Calaway as the interim Chief Financial Officer.
This is not the first time Tyson has faced legal trouble. In 2022, he was charged after allegedly entering the wrong home and falling asleep. He later pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges related to the incident.
During an analyst call in November 2022, Tyson issued an apology, taking full responsibility for his actions. Tyson Foods CEO Donnie King also addressed the incident during the call, stating that the company was handling the situation seriously through its corporate governance process.
CNN reporters Rebekah Riess and Parija Kavilanz contributed to this report.
