Body camera recordings released from the arrest of golf figure Tiger Woods depict him as lethargic, frequently yawning, and expressing surprise at being taken into custody following a rollover car crash in Florida. Woods, who admitted to taking painkillers and other pills, also struggled during field sobriety tests. He was observed sweating heavily and having difficulty maintaining his head still while attempting to follow an officer's finger. The footage also shows him hiccupping repeatedly throughout the encounter.
Woods pleaded not guilty to a driving under the influence charge. He reportedly told officers he had taken prescription medications and acknowledged being distracted before the crash, mentioning he was looking at his phone and adjusting the radio. The arresting officers noted Woods' disoriented state.
Later, in the back of a police vehicle, Woods appeared to be asleep, with the camera capturing him handcuffed and seemingly dozing off. The police affidavit indicated Woods was found to have two opioid pills in his pocket.
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One particularly striking detail captured on video is Woods' apparent disbelief at his arrest. When informed he was being taken into custody, he is heard asking, "I'm being arrested?" He also claimed to have spoken with President Donald Trump after his arrest, stating Trump was "very apologetic."
No one was injured in the March 27 rollover incident. Woods was released on bail shortly after his arrest. He later released a statement on social media indicating he would be stepping away from the sport to seek professional help.
Background
The series of events leading to the release of the body camera footage began with Woods' rollover crash in Martin County, Florida. The accident, which involved his Land Rover, prompted an investigation into his condition at the time. Following the initial assessment at the scene, Woods was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. The subsequent release of the body camera recordings provides a visual account of the interaction between Woods and law enforcement during his arrest and booking.
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