Judge approves Tiger Woods’ request to seek treatment outside of US

A Florida judge Wednesday granted golf legend Tiger Woods’ request to seek treatment at an in-patient facility located outside of the United States as he faces another driving-under-the-influence charge.Woods announced he was stepping back from public life and the sport Tuesday to focus on his recovery after he was arrested last week in a roll-over crash that took place near his residence on Jupiter Island. No injuries were reported.
The sports icon has pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanors, including driving under the influence with property damage, and a breathalyzer found no alcohol in his system. However, investigators believe drugs could be behind the impairment, and two hydrocodone pills were allegedly found in his pocket.
Woods’ attorney Douglas Duncan made the request in a court filing, where he noted that Woods requires an individualized program, “continuous monitoring,” a “highly controlled environment” and privacy during the treatment process, per CBS Sports. 
“Based upon the Defendant’s treating physician, the out-of-country treatment facility recommendation is based upon the Defendant’s complex clinical presentation and the urgent need for a level of care that cannot safely or effectively be done within the United States, as his privacy has been repeatedly compromised,” Duncan wrote. “Ongoing medical scrutiny and public exposure create significant barriers to his care and would result in setbacks and an inability to fully engage in treatment.”
It was not clear what country the treatment would take place in or how long the treatment would last.
The latest charge comes after Woods was arrested in 2017 on a DUI charge after Florida police found him asleep behind the wheel of a damaged vehicle. He pleaded guilty to reckless driving.
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