Tiger Woods DUI Case: Prescription Drugs & Crash

0:00It's April 1st. This is Entertainment and celebrity news today, powered by AI, your front row to the latest buzz. I'm Cory with the story. Tiger Woods got arrested for DUI after a single car crash back in late May, but is turning out way more complicated than booze. Cops found two loose hydrocodone pills in his pocket, even though his blood alcohol tested at 0.00. He admitted to taking prescription meds that morning, but denied any illegal stuff. Meanwhile, Woods refused a urine test, which could make things tougher for his defense. Officers described him as lethargic, with bloodshot eyes, dilated pupils, and sweating a lot, though they also called him alert at times. Florida law says, impairment from prescription drugs counts just like alcohol for a DUI charge. Legal experts point out prosecutors can build a case on cop observations and crash details without a full chemical test. Woods entered a not guilty plea, and the focus now is on whether those pills or meds

1:00caused the wreck. On the personal side, Woods broke his silence on Instagram stories around March 31st, saying he's stepping away for treatment to focus on his health and recovery. He didn't specify what kind, but stressed getting back stronger. This saga shows how quickly a traffic stop can spiral for someone like Tiger, and we'll keep watching how it plays out in court.