Prosecutors File Charges Against Tiger Woods in Hearing He Missed
Martin County prosecutors on Tuesday read the formal charges for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs against golfer Tiger Woods, who did not attend the hearing held in a Stuart, Florida court, about 170 kilometers north of Miami.
TL;DR
- Tiger Woods faces formal charges for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- He did not attend the court hearing in Stuart, Florida.
- Woods was arrested on March 27th showing signs of impairment and with opioid painkillers.
- He refused a urine test but faces DUI charges.
- Woods has pleaded not guilty and is currently out of the U.S. receiving treatment.
- A follow-up hearing is scheduled for May 12th to decide if the case proceeds or is settled.
- Woods has been inactive from golf since 2024 due to recovery from injuries and back surgery.