Charges dropped against golfer Scottie Scheffler after PGA Championship arrest

Charges dropped against golfer Scottie Scheffler after PGA Championship arrest

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Scheffler was arrested by the Louisville Police Department earlier this month outside the PGA Championship. He faced a felony charge for assaulting a police officer with his vehicle and three misdemeanors. However, Jefferson County Attorney Mike O'Connell announced today that the charges were dropped, citing the incident as a misunderstanding. Despite the arrest, Scheffler posted bail and was able to participate in the PGA Championship later that morning.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was Scheffler arrested?

In his home

At the airport

Outside the PGA Championship

At a local restaurant

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Who announced the dropping of charges against Scheffler?

Jefferson County Attorney Mike O'Connell

The PGA Championship Director

The Louisville Police Chief

Scheffler's Lawyer

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30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason given for dropping the charges against Scheffler?

Witnesses recanted

Scheffler's apology

Lack of evidence

A misunderstanding

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What felony was Scheffler charged with?

Robbery

Assaulting a police officer with his vehicle

Fraud

Burglary

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Scheffler do after posting bail?

Made his tee time

Left the country

Visited the police station

Held a press conference