Tiger Woods’ DUI case in Florida is moving forward with a legal dispute over access to his prescription medication records. Multiple outlets report that a Florida state judge rules on Tuesday that prosecutors can obtain Woods’ prescription drug history as part of the impaired-driving matter stemming from his March arrest near Jupiter Island. The filings discussed in coverage center on whether the records should be produced to the state and how that access should occur.
Reports also indicate that Woods’ defense argues for privacy protections and challenges the release of the records, asserting constitutional rights related to personal medical information. After the judge’s ruling, prosecutors are permitted to seek the records through the subpoena process. Some coverage says the prescription records will remain under seal for the time being, limiting public disclosure while the criminal case proceeds.
While outlets differ in emphasis, they agree that the court grants prosecutors access to Woods’ prescription records and that the defense contests the decision, setting up further arguments between attorneys and prosecutors in the case.
