Judge Allows Prosecutors to Access Tiger Woods' Medical Records
法官允許檢察官查閱老虎伍茲的醫療記錄
Introduction
A judge in Martin County has given prosecutors permission to see the medical and pharmacy records of professional golfer Tiger Woods following a car accident in March 2026.
馬丁郡一名法官已允許檢察官查閱職業高爾夫球手老虎伍茲在 2026 年 3 月發生車禍後的醫療與藥房記錄。
Main Body
Judge Darren Steele issued the order after an agreement was reached between the State Attorney’s Office and the defense lawyer, Doug Duncan. This order allows the state to collect medical data from Cleveland Clinic Martin South Hospital, where Woods was treated after the incident on March 27. This follows an earlier decision in May that allowed access to pharmacy records from January to March 2026. To protect his privacy, the judge added a rule that limits who can see these documents; only prosecutors, police, state experts, and the defense team are allowed to view them.
法官 Darren Steele 在州檢察官辦公室與辯護律師 Doug Duncan 達成協議後發出了這項指令。該指令允許州政府從 Cleveland Clinic Martin South 醫院收集醫療數據，伍茲在 3 月 27 日事故後在該院接受治療。此前，法庭在 5 月已決定允許查閱 2026 年 1 月至 3 月的藥房記錄。為了保護其隱私，法官增加了一項規則以限制可閱覽這些文件的人員；僅限檢察官、警察、州政府專家及辯護團隊查閱。
The legal case started after a crash on Jupiter Island, where Woods' Land Rover hit a truck trailer and flipped over. Official reports state that the vehicle was traveling faster than the 30 mph speed limit, causing about $5,000 in damage. Police records show that while Woods took a breathalyzer test which was negative for alcohol, he refused to provide a urine sample. Furthermore, officers reported finding two painkilling pills in his possession and noted that he appeared to be impaired.
這起法律案件始於木星島的一場車禍，當時伍茲的 Land Rover 撞上了一輛貨車拖車並翻覆。官方報告指出，該車行駛速度超過每小時 30 英里的限速，造成約 5,000 美元的損失。警方記錄顯示，雖然伍茲接受的酒精測試結果為陰性，但他拒絕提供尿液樣本。此外，警員報告在伍茲身上發現了兩顆止痛藥，並指出他當時顯然處於神智不清的狀態。
Conclusion
Woods continues to plead not guilty while the prosecution reviews the medical evidence they have been authorized to collect.
在檢方審查獲准收集的醫療證據期間，伍茲繼續否認所有指控。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The 'Power-Up': Moving from Simple to Precise
At an A2 level, you describe things using basic words like get, say, or give. To hit B2, you need Precise Verbs. These are words that tell us exactly how something happened, even without a long explanation.
Look at these shifts from the text:
- A2: The judge gave permission B2: The judge authorized / issued the order.
- A2: He didn't want to give a sample B2: He refused to provide a sample.
- A2: The car went over the limit B2: The vehicle was traveling faster than the limit.
🧩 The 'Nuance' Zone: Impaired vs. Drunk
In the article, the police noted that Woods appeared to be impaired.
Why this is B2 level: If you say "He was drunk," you are only talking about alcohol. "Impaired" is a 'umbrella term.' It means his brain or body wasn't working normally—maybe because of alcohol, maybe because of those painkilling pills, or maybe because of a head injury.
Pro Tip: Use impaired when you want to sound more professional, legal, or cautious.
🛠️ Grammar Bridge: The Passive Voice for Objectivity
Notice the sentence: "...an agreement was reached between the State Attorney’s Office and the defense lawyer."
A2 style: The state and the lawyer reached an agreement. (Focuses on the people). B2 style: An agreement was reached. (Focuses on the result).
When you report news or professional updates, we move the 'action' to the front. This makes your English sound more objective and formal.
Try swapping these in your head:
- "I finished the report" "The report was finished."
- "The company hired her" "She was hired by the company."