Tiger Woods says he’ll step away to seek treatment after not guilty plea | CNN

Days after Tiger Woods was found at the scene of a rollover crash with what an arrest affidavit said were prescription painkillers in his pocket, the golf legend said he was “stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment” and focus on his health. “This is necessary in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery,” he said in a statement. The 50-year-old was charged with two misdemeanors — driving under the influence and refusal to submit to a lawful test — according to court documents. He pleaded not guilty to both. Friday’s crash happened not far from his home in Martin County, Florida, and Woods walked away unscathed. But he was sweating profusely and presented with “extremely dilated pupils,” according to an arrest affidavit released Tuesday. Woods failed a field sobriety test and was in no condition to drive, the affidavit said. His driver’s license has been suspended, court documents show. The car crash is the latest in a series for Woods and marks the 15-time major winner’s latest setback as he attempts another comeback after years of injuries. His attorney, Douglas Duncan, filed a waiver of arraignment — meaning Woo