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By the People, for the People
Tiger Woods Fights Subpoena for Prescription Drug Records
Woods' attorney argues constitutional right to privacy in prescription records.
Apr. 16, 2026 at 11:52am
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A cubist interpretation of the legal battle over Tiger Woods' prescription drug records highlights the complex intersection of celebrity privacy and criminal justice.Hobe Sound TodayTiger Woods' attorney is fighting prosecutors' attempts to subpoena the 15-time major champion's prescription drug records from a pharmacy, according to court records filed Wednesday. Woods pleaded not guilty in his DUI case on March 31, and his attorney is arguing that he has a constitutional right to privacy in his prescription records.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing legal battle between celebrity athletes' right to medical privacy and prosecutors' efforts to obtain potentially relevant evidence in criminal investigations. The outcome could set a precedent for how prescription drug records are handled in high-profile DUI cases.
The details
Prosecutors are requesting the number of times Woods' prescriptions were filled from Jan. 1 to March 27, the number of pills, the dosage amounts and any instructions that accompanied the pills, including warnings about driving while taking them. Woods' attorney, Douglas Duncan, argued that Woods has a constitutional Right to Privacy interest in his prescription records and requested a hearing to determine whether prosecutors should be allowed to obtain the records.
- Woods pleaded not guilty in his DUI case on March 31, 2026.
- The incident where Woods' SUV clipped a trailer and rolled over occurred on March 27, 2026.
The players
Tiger Woods
A 15-time major champion golfer who was arrested for DUI in March 2026.
Douglas Duncan
Tiger Woods' attorney who is fighting the prosecutors' attempts to subpoena Woods' prescription drug records.
Lewis Pharmacy
The pharmacy in Palm Beach, Florida where Tiger Woods' prescription drug records are held.
What they’re saying
“This right is admittedly not absolute should the State show the relevance of the records to its criminal investigation and thus warrant intrusion into Mr. Woods' privacy.”
— Douglas Duncan, Tiger Woods' attorney
What’s next
A hearing will be held to determine if prosecutors will be granted access to Tiger Woods' prescription drug records from the pharmacy.
The takeaway
This case highlights the ongoing tension between celebrity athletes' medical privacy rights and prosecutors' efforts to obtain potentially relevant evidence in criminal investigations. The outcome could set an important precedent for how prescription drug records are handled in high-profile DUI cases.
