Kentucky prosecutors announced Wednesday they will drop charges against Scottie Scheffler, nearly two weeks after the world’s top-ranked golfer was arrested for allegedly assaulting a detective, who claimed he was dragged by Scheffler’s car outside of the PGA Championship.
The world’s top-ranked golfer faced second-degree assault charges for allegedly dragging a ... [+]
Mike O’Connell, attorney for Jefferson County, Kentucky, said he intends to drop charges against Scheffler, 27, who faced charges of second-degree assault of a police officer, reckless driving and disregarding signals from officers directing traffic.
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