Prosecutors Seek Tiger Woods' Prescription Drug Records After Florida Crash

Prosecutors have filed a motion for a subpoena to obtain golfer Tiger Woods' prescription drug records, including dosage and warnings, following his rollover crash and subsequent arrest in Florida, with a legal order expected later this month.

8 Apr, 22:46 — 9 Apr, 18:46

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This story matters because it concerns a high-profile athlete facing legal issues related to impaired driving, which could impact his public image and career. The focus on prescription drug records suggests a potential link between his arrest and medication use, raising questions about responsible drug use and driving.

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Florida prosecutors are seeking Tiger Woods' prescription drug records
The request follows Woods' arrest on March 27 for suspected impaired driving
A legal order or subpoena will be issued to obtain these records

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A legal order seeking Woods' medications will be issued later this month.

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The arrest occurred on March 27.

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The legal order will seek dosage and warnings about driving on pill bottles.

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BBCHigh145d ago

Prosecutors seek Woods' prescription drug records after Florida arrest

A legal order seeking the golfer's medications - including dosage and warnings about driving on pill bottles - will be issued later this month, court record shows.

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YahooMostly Factual144d ago

Prosecutors seek information on Tiger Woods’ prescription drug records

Florida prosecutors have filed a motion for a subpoena seeking Woods’ prescription drug records in wake of rollover crash.

By Jay Busbee

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First report: BBC · 8 Apr, 22:46|Full coverage: 2 · 20h|Window: 20h

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BBC8 Apr, 22:46First to report

Prosecutors seek Woods' prescription drug records after Florida arrest

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Yahoo9 Apr, 18:46Latest update

Prosecutors seek information on Tiger Woods’ prescription drug records

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Initial ReportingApril 8, 2026, 8:39 PM UTC

Yahoo reports that Florida prosecutors plan to issue a subpoena for Tiger Woods' medication records.

Additional DetailApril 8, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC

BBC provides more specific details about the legal order, including the types of information sought (dosage, warnings) and the timing of its issuance.

Prosecutors Seek Tiger Woods' Prescription Drug Records After Florida Crash

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Prosecutors seek Woods' prescription drug records after Florida arrest

Prosecutors seek information on Tiger Woods’ prescription drug records

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Prosecutors seek Woods' prescription drug records after Florida arrest

Prosecutors seek information on Tiger Woods’ prescription drug records

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