Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge in Florida DUI case - CBS News
Golf legend Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge following a 2021 rollover crash in Florida. The plea concludes a legal case involving allegations of impaired driving, resulting in a $1,000 fine and a five-year driver's license suspension.
Why it matters
The case highlights the legal complexities of proving drug-related impairment in traffic incidents and the public scrutiny surrounding high-profile athletes.
Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge in his Florida DUI case, months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges. The golf legend agreed to a five-year suspension of his driver's license and a $1,000 fine. He was seen smiling during the hearing at Martin County Courthouse on Wednesday. Woods previously pled not guilty to charges of DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test. A plea of no contest means a defendant refuses to admit or deny guilt, but accepts punishment. Woods was in a rollover crash on Florida's Jupiter Island in March. Woods' Land Rover clipped a truck and rolled onto its side in the incident, officials said. An arrest report said he was traveling at high speeds on a beachside residential road with a 30 mph speed limit.
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