Prosecutors in Kentucky are expected to drop charges against golfer Scottie Scheffler following his arrest before the second round of the PGA Championship. The charges he is facing include second-degree assault of a police officer, criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding signals from an officer directing traffic. However, as of now, prosecutors in Jefferson County are planning to drop the charges, despite Scheffler’s arraignment being set for Tuesday.
The incident occurred when Scheffler allegedly drove past a police officer directing traffic and failed to stop when directed. The officer attached himself to Scheffler’s vehicle and was dragged, resulting in injuries. Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg confirmed that there was no body camera footage of the incident between Scheffler and the officer, but footage from a fixed camera may be available. Scheffler has maintained that the incident was a misunderstanding and expressed his hope to focus on golf going forward.
Despite the lack of body camera footage, ESPN reporter Jeff Darlington captured video of Scheffler being put into a police vehicle after the incident. In response, Scheffler called the situation a “big misunderstanding” and emphasized that he was following the instructions given by police officers in a chaotic environment. He also expressed his condolences to the family of the man who tragically passed away earlier that morning, putting things into perspective for him and others involved in the tournament.
The Jefferson County Attorney’s office has stated that they have not made any final decisions regarding Scheffler’s case and will continue to gather information before proceeding. The office did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Fox News Digital. Scheffler’s arraignment is scheduled for Tuesday, and it remains to be seen whether his charges will be reduced or dropped entirely. The PGA Championship will continue as scheduled, with Scheffler hoping to shift his focus back to the game despite the recent controversy surrounding his arrest.
Despite the initial charges and arrest, it appears that Scottie Scheffler will likely have the charges dropped against him by prosecutors in Kentucky. The lack of body camera footage of the incident has raised questions about what actually transpired between Scheffler and the police officer. With the support of the Jefferson County Attorney’s office, Scheffler is hopeful to put this incident behind him and focus on his performance in the PGA Championship. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, but Scheffler has maintained that it was a misunderstanding and unintentional.
