Tiger Woods pleads not guilty to DUI in car crash where opioids found
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“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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— 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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— 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…
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— 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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“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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— Charlie Axel Woods (born February 8, 2009) is an American amateur golfer.
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— This page details statistics, records, and other achievements pertaining to Tiger Woods.
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— 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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“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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— 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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— 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…
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— 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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“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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“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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“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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“Deputies found two white pills, which were identified as the opioid hydrocodone, used to treat pain, in his pocket”
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“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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“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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“During a field sobriety test, deputies noticed Woods limping and that he had a compression sock over his right knee”
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“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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“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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“Woods, 50, is the most influential figure in golf and has become as recognisable as any athlete in the world”
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“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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“Woods is charged with driving under the influence, with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test”
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“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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