On Wednesday afternoon, all charges against World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler were dropped.
On Wednesday afternoon, all charges against World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler were dropped.
Scheffler’s attorney, Steve Romines, announced the decision during a press conference in front of the Jefferson County Hall of Justice.
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Scheffler was not in attendance for the press conference, but he issued an official statement on social media following the decision.
“Earlier today, I was informed by my attorney, Steve Romines, that all charges were formally dismissed in regard to the incident outside Valhalla Golf Club on May 17,” Scheffler said in a statement on Instagram. As I stated previously, this was an unfortunate misunderstanding. I hold no ill will toward Officer Gillis. I wish to put this incident behind me and move on, and I hope he will do the same. Police officers have a difficult job and I hold them in high regard. This was a severe miscommunication in a chaotic situation.
“I appreciate the support during the past two weeks and want to again encourage everyone to remember the real tragedy of May 17. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with John Mills and his family, and I hope to personally offer my condolences now that the case is over. May John rest in peace.”
Detective Bryan Gillis, the arresting officer in the case, issued a response to Scheffler’s statement after the charges were dropped.
Before his arrest at the PGA Championship, Scheffler had won four of his previous five tournaments. He still managed to finish T8 at Valhalla Golf Club, and followed that up with a T2 at the Charles Schwab Challenge the following weekend.
