World No. 1 Golfer Scottie Scheffler’s Criminal Charges Dropped by Kentucky Prosecutor

Kentucky prosecutor drops criminal charges against golfer Scottie Scheffler

In a surprising turn of events, all criminal charges against world No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler have been dropped by a Kentucky prosecutor. Less than two weeks after his shocking arrest, Scheffler, 27, no longer faces charges including second-degree assault on a police officer.

The incident occurred when Scheffler allegedly disregarded a police officer’s command and dragged him with his car while attempting to enter Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville before his second-round tee time at the PGA Championship on May 17. However, after reviewing the evidence, Jefferson County Attorney Mike O’Connell determined that Scheffler’s actions did not amount to criminal offenses.

Scheffler’s attorney, Steve Romines, stated that his client does not plan to file a lawsuit against the Louisville Metropolitan Police Department, despite grounds for one. Scheffler also released a statement expressing his desire to move on from the incident and offering his condolences to the family of John Mills, who was killed in a traffic collision on the same day.

The decision to dismiss the charges came just before Scheffler’s scheduled arraignment, which had been pushed to June 3. The Louisville police department faced criticism after it was revealed that the arresting officer did not have his body-worn camera turned on during the incident.

Scheffler, who was booked into jail before making his morning tee time for the PGA Championship, finished in eighth place. He has since played in the Charles Schwab Challenge and has committed to playing in The Memorial tournament in June.

Overall, the resolution of Scheffler’s case highlights the complexities of encounters with law enforcement and the potential consequences that can arise. Despite the tumultuous events, Scheffler remains focused on his career and moving forward from this incident.