"Charges Are Pending" in Tiger Woods Case, Highway Patrol Says
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Tiger Woods broke his silence briefly on Sunday -- and now the Florida Highway Patrol has as well.
On Monday, the agency released its first official statement about Woods' mystery-shrouded Nov. 27 car accident. Of note: the crash investigation continues -- and "charges are pending."
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FHP notes that it has been "unable to speak to Mr. Woods about the crash...despite attempts to do so." Yet it confirms that the golfer has provided the basic documentation required by law: his license, registration and insurance information.
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The brief release does not elaborate on the nature of "pending charges" -- whether Woods and/or wife Elin Nordegren would be charged, and for what crime.
On Sunday, Woods' agent explained his client's decision not to speak with FHP: "Further discussion with them is both voluntary and optional. Although Tiger realizes that there is a great deal of public curiosity, it has been conveyed to FHP that he simply has nothing more to add and wishes to protect the privacy of his family."
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CNN senior legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin explained, "Tiger Woods is under no legal obligation to speak with police...The Fifth Amendment gives everyone an absolute right to refuse to talk to them. He may be counting on the fact that if no new news emerges, everybody will move on."
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46how can anyone actually think that Tiger Woods was out at 2:30 AM to go shopping!!!!! Are you serious? This man is a billionair, do you really think he's out shopping to get a deal on a $29 laptop at Wal Mart???!!! Give me a break!
People are mad now because of what. Tiger is not God and he will make mistakes just like any one else. This is just a way for him to be tested just like any other human being. I hope he will continue to stand faithful and true to his fans.
It does not matter who you are, anyone is capable of anything. Since it was 2:30 in the morning on Black Friday, stores were open for early Christmas shopping. That idea later came to mind for me personally about this whole situation with Tiger and the why as to being out at that time of night. But, when Tiger hit a friggin fire hydrant in his subdivision, I knew there was more to this story and something went terribly wrong...ie: a seizure, drinking while driving, etc. When I read about the golf club coming into play with the wife, I laughed...that was just ironic, although, when you're Tiger, golf clubs may be in every room in his house. Today, I believe Tiger ran from his wife for whatever reason to get away from harm or to let things cool down. It makes perfect sense since we all know he was not drinking alcohol that his wife chased him as he was trying to get away and because he was in and out of consiousness and contained cuts on his face, he lost control of his vehicle and hit the hydrant and tree. We all make mistakes in life and some mistakes are never forgotten. The most we can do for this family is pray for them and their two small children...and hope both can forgive one another.
The longer he keep's quite and hide's behind those brick wall's in the gated community that he live's in the worst it will be. Not because he has to speek to the police but because his fan's are wondering what is going on with him. Tiger feel's that he does not owe anything to anyone which is true but when you are a famous athelic the public want's to know what is going on with you. This is something he can't make go away and sooner or later he is going to have to give the public something to shut them up.I realize that from the brief statement he has made he is saying he did something wrong which make's him guilty of some sort of wrong doing. His clean image is gone rather he admit's to anything or not. And this woman in NY did'nt help matter's any when she went and hired Gloria Alfred as her attorney that there alone mean's something is wrong and had been going on between her and Tiger. This sweedish lady that Tiger has for a wife would probably scratch this mistress's eye's out if she ever got the chance. Sound's like she has already worked over Tiger with a golf club. Which this is ironic using his own money maker against him as weapon. Sound's like to me he deserved it and like his associate's have pointed out to him he need's to man up and tell the truth to make this go away at least with the public. I think it is going to take alot more to make it go away on the home front..
I'm sure he is.................
If his wife really did hit him with the club--THEN THE POLICE HAVE A RIGHT TO INVESTIGATE--this is just more than a simple car accident. If domestic violence is an issue here, then it needs to be handled. Fortunately everything appears to be alright NOW. But what if the next day the headlines read--"Tiger Woods' Wife Shoots Him After Car Accident"--some of you would be blaming the police for not doing THEIR JOB.
None of you know what happened. You were not there, yet you post words as if you were. If the roles were reversed, you would not appreciate it at all. The public only wants to know so gossip can be spread. Put your family drama and misfortune in a newspaper and then let folks gossip about you. Mr. Woods does not have to tell the public a single fact about the circumstances. The police, yes, if there are laws that were broken. I suggest you help a friend, colleague, family member who is having some kind of trouble and Florida police-- go find all the pedophiles and vicious criminals running the streets!!!!!
He's not talking because if he does, she will most likely be the one going to jail and charged with spousal abuse/battery. Come on people, the scenario that is on the money is the one that she chased him out of the house with a golf club. There would be no reason that she couldn't have opened a car door rather than smash not one, but two windows in with a golf club. You don't do that much damage at 30 mph when you hit a tree/hydrant. He was also shoeless as well which to me sounds like he just flew outta the house so as to not get more beaten up than he already was. As for the affair, did he or didn't he? Chances are, we'll never know the truth unless they come clean one way or another.
If Tiger was in an accident or there was some sort of domestic issue, it is NOT his CHOICE to stay quiet. If it was an accident and there are damages, it MUST be reported in order to file any insurance paperwork, and if memory serves me right in the state of FL, if it is domestic, neither Tiger nor his wife has any choice as it is the law for FL to bring charges and settle the dispute. Please correct me if I am wrong.
DORA - I think you are right, its assault charges for the wife.....she hit him w/ the golf club, he was trying to get away.
SCOTTINMILWA - Charge him for what exactly? Fender benders aren't exactly high crime. Its pretty obvious the wife went berserk w/ a golf club, still swinging as he was trying to flee, she swung at the driver window breaking the glass and hitting Tiger in the head.....he was knocked out and the car rolled to a stop hitting the hydrant.
I'm thinking a fight maybe??? She was chasing him with a golf club and smashed the window causing him to lose control of vehicle?????
just leave the man and his wife alonge, gee, investigators are just trying to get their own 15 mins of fame. that way they can tell their freinds and family, yea i worked on that tiger woods case, blah blah blah, probably adding on more than what it just was. Back off of him. Just leave them alone,its not a police matter., i agree with you pmurph, and it should just stay a private matter.
They need to leave Mr Woods and family alone. Whatever did happen the parties involved have come to an understanding and thats that. Besides if my wife kicked my a-- well I am not goin discuss that either.
Charge'm up Charge'm up stick it up his --- this is Your tax Dollars at Work And it feels Sooo good -FHP
Well I think his wife hit him with the golf clubs that is why he will not go person to person with investigators yet. Once they see his injuries they will realize they are not from a car accident. He is trying to protect his wife right now fron any criminal charges.
Hmmmm, let's see: Alcohol has been ruled out, the police asked Elin to get Tiger's prescriptions and the Woods are being evasive. My guess is that Tiger has a drug problem and the charges are related to driving under the influence of a controlled (or illegal) substance; not the fender bender itself.
Geez, he had a little fender bender, no big deal! Leave them alone.
There is more to this story than any of us know. We'll find out when the police finish their investigation. Until then, no one knows what the real story is.
What is wrong with Florida Highway Patrol? Don't they have more important things to do. Sheesh. They are on a witch hunt that is completely out of control. If I lived in Florida I'd be calling them hourly to let them know I didn't appreciate all the money they are wasting on this matter!