Attorneys battle over prescription list in Tiger Woods DUI case

Prosecutors are asking a judge to order Tiger Woods to release his prescription records for 2026 as part of their case into his DUI-related crash on Jupiter Island last month.Woods' attorneys oppose that request, saying Woods' medical records are private.Dave Aronberg, a former state attorney in Palm Beach County who is not involved in the case, said the prescription records could be an important part of the prosecutors' case. "That's the kind of information that could help prosecutors in this case against Tiger Woods," Aronberg said. Aronberg explained that since Woods refused to provide a urine sample, there is no scientific way to determine what medications Woods took before the crash. Aronberg said obtaining the list of prescriptions is the next best option for prosecutors."They want to see the information around the prescription, meaning was he told that there are negative consequences to using these medications, like do not drive, do not mix certain pills with others," Aronberg said. Woods' attorneys have filed a response asking the judge to allow Woods to keep his medical history private. Aronberg said that while privacy rights are important, he expects the judge to rule in favor of the prosecutors. "When you get into a car accident and you're being accused of DUI and you refuse a urinalysis, a judge is likely to say, 'Yeah, that information is relevant, and we're going to turn it over to the prosecutors,'" Aronberg said. In their motion, Woods' attorneys requested that if the judge orders the release of the prescription records, the information should remain with prosecutors and not be made public. Aronberg said he expects the judge to agree to that request. There is currently no word on when the judge may issue a ruling.