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Tiger Woods Fights Subpoena for Prescription Records in DUI Case

4/17/2026

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Woods Challenges Subpoena

Tiger Woods' legal team is contesting a subpoena from Florida prosecutors seeking prescription records tied to March 27 DUI arrest.
Attorney Douglas Duncan argues the request violates Woods' constitutional right to privacy.
The court filing requests a hearing to assess the records' relevance.
Prosecutors seek detailed prescription information from Lewis Pharmacy, including dosages and warnings about driving.
Woods was found with hydrocodone pills at the crash scene and showed impairment.

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Woods Defends Privacy

Tiger Woods, the professional golfer, and his legal team are contesting prosecutors' request for prescription records tied to his March 31 Florida rollover DUI case.
Prosecutors seek records from January to March detailing prescriptions, including dosage.
Tiger Woods, 50, has pleaded not guilty and seeks to protect his privacy.
After the crash, Woods entered a Swiss rehab facility and announced a temporary withdrawal from golf to focus on his health.

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Historical Context

The 1965 Supreme Court case Griswold v. Connecticut established a constitutional right to privacy concerning marital contraception, marking a significant expansion of individual rights. This precedent is echoed in Tiger Woods' current legal battle over prescription records, as his team argues for privacy protections amid DUI allegations. The outcome may shape future cases involving personal medical information and privacy rights.

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Woods Challenges Subpoena

Tiger Woods' legal team is contesting a subpoena from Florida prosecutors seeking prescription records tied to March 27 DUI arrest.
Attorney Douglas Duncan argues the request violates Woods' constitutional right to privacy.
The court filing requests a hearing to assess the records' relevance.
Prosecutors seek detailed prescription information from Lewis Pharmacy, including dosages and warnings about driving.
Woods was found with hydrocodone pills at the crash scene and showed impairment.

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