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Prosecutors move to subpoena Tiger Woods' prescription drug records after Florida DUI arrest

Nbcwashington · · 263 words · By Mike Schneider; The Associated Press
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What to know about Prosecutors move to subpoena Tiger Woods' prescription drug records after Florida DUI arrest

Prosecutors are seeking Tiger Woods' prescription drug records from a pharmacy, a week after his vehicle crashed in Florida and he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

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What happened

Prosecutors are seeking Tiger Woods' prescription drug records from a pharmacy, a week after his vehicle crashed in Florida and he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Why it matters

Prosecutors in Florida on Tuesday said they planned to issue a subpoena seeking copies of all prescription medication records for the legendary golfer on file at Lewis Pharmacy in Palm Beach, Florida.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Woods pleaded not guilty in his driving under the influence case in Florida last week, hours after a sheriff’s report said deputies found two pain pills in his pocket and he showed signs of impairment after his SUV clipped a trailer and rolled over on its side.”
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No evidence found in any source to confirm Tiger Woods' DUI plea or sheriff's report details.
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Claim 2: “Prosecutors are seeking Tiger Woods' prescription drug records from a pharmacy, a week after his vehicle crashed in Florida and he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.”
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No relevant evidence found in Wikipedia, web search, or cross-references to confirm prosecutors seeking Tiger Woods' prescription records.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Dave Aronberg (born May 4, 1971) is an American politician who served as state attorney of Palm Beach County, Florida from 2013 to 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served in the F…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Scott Alexander Scheffler (born June 21, 1996) is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. He is currently ranked world number one in the Official World Golf Ranking, a position he h…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottie_Scheffler
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Spencer T. Kuvin (born 1969) is an American lawyer based in Florida. He is best known for representing victims of billionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein.
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Claim 3: “He also was in a 2021 car crash in Los Angeles that damaged his right leg so badly he said doctors considered amputation.”
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Claim 4: “Neither Lewis Pharmacy nor Woods' attorney, Doug Duncan, immediately responded to an emails seeking comment.”
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No evidence found in any source to confirm or deny non-response from Lewis Pharmacy and Doug Duncan.
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Claim 5: “Prosecutors in Martin County, Florida, want the times the prescriptions were filled, the number of pills, the dosage amounts and any instructions that accompanied the pills, such as warnings about driving while taking them.”
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No relevant evidence found in Wikipedia, web search, or cross-references to confirm Martin County prosecutors' specific prescription detail requests.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Charlie Axel Woods (born February 8, 2009) is an American amateur golfer.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jupiter Island is a town located on the barrier island also called Jupiter Island, in Martin County, Florida, United States; the town is part of Florida's Treasure Coast. It is part of the Port St. Lu…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Eldrick Tont "Tiger" Woods (born December 30, 1975) is an American professional golfer. He is tied for first in PGA Tour wins, ranks second in men's major championships, and holds numerous golf record…
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Claim 6: “It’s the second time Woods has taken a leave following a car crash. In 2009, after his SUV plowed into a fire hydrant and tree outside his home near Orlando, he took a leave of absence to work on being a better person. That lasted four months and he returned at the Masters.”
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Claim 7: “Woods said last week that he is stepping away to seek treatment.”
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Claim 8: “Prosecutors in Florida on Tuesday said they planned to issue a subpoena seeking copies of all prescription medication records for the legendary golfer on file at Lewis Pharmacy in Palm Beach, Florida.”
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No relevant evidence found in Wikipedia, web search, or cross-references to confirm the subpoena issuance by Florida prosecutors.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Masters Tournament (usually referred to as simply the Masters, or as the U.S. Masters outside North America) is one of the four men's major championships in professional golf. Scheduled for the fi…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — TGL (TMRW Golf League) is a golf league created by TMRW Sports, a venture formed by sports executive Mike McCarley and professional golfers Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy in partnership with the PGA Tou…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Tavistock Cup was a team golf event played in Florida that featured the top-ranked professional members of six international golf clubs: Albany, Isleworth, Lake Nona, Oak Tree Golf Club, Primland,…
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