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Tiger Woods pleads not guilty to DUI in car crash where opioids found

Al Jazeera · 🇶🇦 public Qatar · · 739 words · By The Associated Press
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What to know about Tiger Woods pleads not guilty to DUI in car crash where opioids found

Tiger Woods pleads not guilty to DUI in car crash where opioids found Plea comes hours after sheriff’s report said the golfer showed signs of impairment at the scene of last week’s crash.

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What happened

Tiger Woods pleads not guilty to DUI in car crash where opioids found Plea comes hours after sheriff’s report said the golfer showed signs of impairment at the scene of last week’s crash.

Why it matters

Golfer Tiger Woods pleaded not guilty in his driving under the influence case in Florida on Tuesday, hours after a sheriff’s report said he had pain pills and showed signs of impairment at the scene of the crash last week.

Common ground

The online court docket for Martin County, Florida, showed that Woods entered a written plea of not guilty and planned to waive his appearance during an arraignment hearing next month.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 16 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “At this latest crash, Woods agreed to a breathalyser test, which showed no signs of alcohol, but he refused a urine test”
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Claim 2: “The golfer was travelling at high speeds on a beachside, residential road on Jupiter Island when his Land Rover clipped the truck and rolled onto its side”
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No evidence found in Wikipedia or web search results to confirm the crash details or associated events.
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Claim 3: “During a field sobriety test, deputies noticed Woods limping and that he had a compression sock over his right knee”
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No evidence found in Wikipedia or web search results to confirm the physical condition or incident details.
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Claim 4: “Woods told deputies he had been looking at his phone and fiddling with the radio before he clipped a truck in front of him”
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No evidence found in Wikipedia or web search results to confirm the specific incident or statements related to the crash.
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Claim 5: “The online court docket for Martin County, Florida, showed that Woods entered a written plea of not guilty and planned to waive his appearance during an arraignment hearing next month”
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No evidence found in Wikipedia or web search results to confirm the court docket details or plea entry.
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Claim 6: “Woods, 50, is the most influential figure in golf and has become as recognisable as any athlete in the world”
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Claim 7: “Under a change to Florida law last year, refusing a law enforcement officer’s request to take a breath, blood or urine test has become a misdemeanour”
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Claim 8: “Deputies found two white pills, which were identified as the opioid hydrocodone, used to treat pain, in his pocket”
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No evidence found in Wikipedia or web search results to confirm the medication or opioid presence in the crash.
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Claim 9: “The golfer’s movements were slow and lethargic, and he was sweating as he talked to deputies and told them he had taken prescription medication earlier in the morning”
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Claim 10: “Woods is charged with driving under the influence, with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test”
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Claim 11: “Golfer Tiger Woods pleaded not guilty in his driving under the influence case in Florida on Tuesday”
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Wikipedia entries for Dave Aronberg, Jimmy Uso, and Tiger Woods do not confirm DUI pleas, court dockets, or arraignment details.
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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 — Jonathan Solofa Fatu (born August 22, 1985), better known by his ring name Jimmy Uso, is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand and is a member with…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Uso
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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…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiger_Woods
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Claim 12: “Woods explained he had undergone seven back surgeries and more than 20 leg operations, and that his ankle seizes up while walking”
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Claim 13: “Woods, who was hiccupping during the questioning, continuously moved his head during one of the sobriety tests, and deputies had to instruct him several times to keep his head straight”
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Claim 14: “Woods’s eyes were bloodshot and glassy, his pupils were dilated, and he had opioid pills in his pocket when interviewed at the scene of the crash”
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No evidence found in Wikipedia or web search results to confirm the physical condition or medication details at the crash scene.
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Claim 15: “Plea comes hours after sheriff’s report said the golfer showed signs of impairment at the scene of last week’s crash”
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Wikipedia entries for Charlie Woods, Tiger Woods' career achievements, and Tiger Woods biography do not reference impairment signs or sheriff's reports related to the crash.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Charlie Axel Woods (born February 8, 2009) is an American amateur golfer.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Woods
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This page details statistics, records, and other achievements pertaining to Tiger Woods.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_career_achievements_by…
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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…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiger_Woods
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Claim 16: “Tiger Woods pleads not guilty to DUI in car crash where opioids found”
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Wikipedia entries for Dave Aronberg, Hydrocodone/paracetamol, and Tiger Woods do not mention DUI charges, opioids, or the crash incident. No corroborating sources found.
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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…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Aronberg
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Hydrocodone/paracetamol (also known as hydrocodone/acetaminophen) is the combination of the pain medications hydrocodone (an opioid) and paracetamol (acetaminophen). It is used to treat moderate to se…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrocodone/paracetamol
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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…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiger_Woods
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