Tiger Woods, the renowned golfer, has pleaded not guilty to charges following a car crash in Florida. The 50-year-old was arrested for driving under the influence after his car rolled over, though no one was injured. Court documents reveal Woods entered a not guilty plea through his lawyers. A police report noted Woods had hydrocodone pills in his pocket and appeared lethargic and sweaty with dilated pupils. He passed a breathalyzer but refused a drug test. Woods admitted to being distracted by his phone before the crash. He was held in jail for eight hours and also faces charges of property damage and refusing a lawful test. Despite his recent injuries and surgeries, Woods had recently returned to competitive golf. Neither Woods nor the PGA Tour has commented on the incident.
QUESTION: How might Tiger Woods’ recent legal troubles impact his career and the perception of him in the sports world?
