Prosecutors can review Tiger Woods' medical records in DUI case
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Key Points:
- A judge has approved prosecutors' access to Tiger Woods' medical records from the Cleveland Clinic Martin South Hospital related to his March 27 vehicle crash and DUI arrest in Florida.
- Prosecutors were also granted access to Woods' prescription medication records from a Palm Beach pharmacy for the period from the start of the year through March, under a protective order limiting record disclosure.
- Woods has pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence; deputies found two pain pills on him and noted signs of impairment after his SUV rolled over following a collision.
- The incident involved Woods driving at high speeds on a 30 mph residential road, causing $5,000 in damage, and he refused a urine test despite passing a Breathalyzer.
- Woods sought inpatient treatment outside the U.S. following the crash and made a public appearance at the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship, introducing CEO Brian Rolapp.
