Tiger Woods case puts Martin County in the spotlight as prosecutors seek medical records following a DUI arrest in Stuart
Tiger Woods is seeking treatment abroad following his recent DUI arrest in Florida. Authorities are investigating his prescription medication records, and Woods has denied alcohol involvement. He has announced a break from golf and will miss upcoming tournaments, including the Masters.
A Martin County court hearing has prosecutors pursuing a subpoena for all prescription medication records linked to Tiger Woods from January through March. Woods has pleaded not guilty to DUI, and his attorney has invoked privacy rights. A sheriff’s report notes two pain pills found on Woods and impairment signs after his SUV collided with a truck; a Breathalyzer was negative and a urine test was declined.
Prosecutors have secured agreements to request records from Cleveland Clinic Martin South Hospital and a Palm Beach pharmacy as part of the Tiger Woods DUI case. Judges have approved protective orders restricting release to designated parties. Woods has pleaded not guilty after a March crash that left a truck damaged and his SUV on its side; a Breathalyzer showed no alcohol, and a urine test was declined.