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Apr 01, 2026
Tiger Woods Pleads Not Guilty to DUI Charges After Opioid-Filled Crash
Golf legend Tiger Woods has pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence (DUI) charges followi…
Tiger Woods, the renowned golfer, has entered a not guilty plea in his DUI case in Florida. This development comes after a sheriff's report detailed his impaired state and the presence of opioid pills at the scene of the crash.According to the Martin County Sheriff's Office report, Woods's eyes were bloodshot and glassy, his pupils were dilated, and he exhibited slow and lethargic movements. Two white pills identified as hydrocodone, an opioid used for pain treatment, were found in his pocket.Woods attributed his condition to prescription medication taken earlier that morning. He informed deputies that he had been distracted by his phone and radio before the accident, which involved his Land Rover clipping a truck.The golfing legend, 50, with a history of injuries including a severe leg injury from a 2021 car crash, showed signs of impairment during a field sobriety test. He refused a urine test but agreed to a breathalyzer test, which showed no alcohol.Woods faces charges of driving under the influence, property damage, and refusal to submit to a lawful test. His arraignment is scheduled for April 23.
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