Tiger Woods Pleads Not Guilty, Says He Is ‘Stepping Away’ for Treatment After DUI Arrest

‘This is necessary in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery,’ the golf star said.
Tiger Woods Pleads Not Guilty, Says He Is ‘Stepping Away’ for Treatment After DUI Arrest
Tiger Woods of the Jupiter Links Golf Club tees off from the 12th hole during a match against the Los Angeles Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., on Jan. 14, 2025. Marta Lavandier/AP Photo
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Golf legend Tiger Woods released a statement Tuesday, breaking days of silence after his DUI crash and arrest last week, to which he is pleading not guilty.

“I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today. I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health,” Woods said. “This is necessary in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery.”

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