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Tiger Woods is facing increased legal scrutiny after prosecutors moved to obtain detailed records related to his prescription medications following his recent arrest in Florida.
According to court filings, authorities are seeking comprehensive information about the golfer's prescriptions, including dosage instructions and any warnings provided on the medication labels about operating a vehicle. The request is expected to be formally issued on 22 April and could play a key role in building the prosecution's case.
Woods was arrested last month and charged with driving under the influence after being involved in a car crash. He has since pleaded not guilty. His legal team has the option to challenge the subpoena within ten days. If no objection is filed, the order to release the records will proceed as scheduled.
Earlier in April, police released body camera footage capturing the aftermath of the incident. In the video, Woods appears calm as he speaks with officers, explaining that he briefly looked down at his phone before the crash occurred. His vehicle had struck a truck and rolled over, though no injuries were reported. Woods managed to exit the car through the passenger side.
Authorities confirmed that Woods passed a breathalyser test at the scene but declined to undergo a urinalysis to check for other substances. When questioned, he told officers he had not consumed alcohol that day but acknowledged taking prescription medication
earlier in the morning. The specific drugs he mentioned were not fully disclosed in the footage, as portions were redacted.
Officers stated they believed his normal faculties may have been impaired by an unknown substance. During the encounter, two white pills were reportedly found in his possession and later identified as hydrocodone, a prescription opioid commonly used for pain management.
In a public statement shared on social media, Woods acknowledged the seriousness of the situation and said he would step away to focus on his health and recovery.
This is not the first time Woods has faced similar issues. In 2017, he was arrested after being found asleep in his vehicle, with a toxicology report revealing multiple substances in his system. A separate crash in 2009 also involved the presence of sleeping medication, although it did not lead to a DUI charge.
