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Source: Fortune
Summary
Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge and had his driver’s license suspended for five years after a March crash in Florida. He was initially charged with DUI but later accepted a reduced plea. Prosecutors said there was insufficient evidence of impairment, citing his long-term use of pain medication. Woods also pleaded no contest to refusing a urine test and was fined $1,500. His attorney stated he is continuing treatment and prioritizing his health.
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The numbers tell one story.
Woods accepted a reduced charge and avoided a trial.
Prosecutors said his pain medication use made him tolerant to impairment.
He faces a five-year license suspension but can still drive a golf cart.
The case highlights the complexity of legal and medical factors in high-profile incidents.
Author: Evan Null
