A Florida judge has ruled that Tiger Woods must hand over his prescription drug records to prosecutors following his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) in March.
Judge Approves Agreement
Judge Darren Steele approved an agreement between Woods' defense attorney and prosecutors, allowing access to records from a Palm Beach pharmacy covering the period from January through March. The defense initially argued for privacy rights but conceded, with prosecutors agreeing to a protective order limiting access to the sensitive records.
Details of the Arrest
Woods has pleaded not guilty to the DUI charge. The arrest occurred after deputies found two pain pills in his pocket and observed signs of impairment following his SUV's collision with a truck's trailer. Authorities reported that Woods was traveling at excessive speeds on a residential road, causing significant damage. While he agreed to a Breathalyzer test that showed no alcohol, he refused a urine test.
Legal Proceedings
Woods' attorney, Doug Duncan, initially argued for his client's constitutional right to privacy but eventually conceded, with the protective order in place. The case continues as prosecutors review the prescription records.
