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A judge overseeing Tiger Woods’ driving under the influence case has ruled that prosecutors may access the golfer’s medication records, while placing limits on how those records can be shared.
Woods has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from a March crash in Jupiter Island, Florida, including driving under the influence with property damage and refusing to submit to a lawful test. Authorities said no one was injured in the rollover accident.
Woods did not attend Tuesday’s hearing. His attorneys had sought a protective order, arguing that his medical and medication records should not be made public and should only be accessible to prosecutors and law enforcement involved in the case. Prosecutors agreed that Woods is entitled to privacy protections regarding his medical information.
The court granted the state’s request for subpoenas and approved the defense’s request for a protective order, meaning the records can be obtained but will be restricted to authorized parties in the case.
The crash occurred on March 27 after Woods attempted to pass a truck, authorities said. His vehicle struck the rear of the truck’s trailer and overturned onto its side. Investigators said two hydrocodone pills were found in Woods’ pants pocket. A breath test showed no alcohol in his system, but Woods refused to provide a urine sample used to detect drugs or medication, according to officials.
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