While driving to the PGA golf championship Friday morning, World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler was arrested by Louisville, Ky., police on charges of second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding traffic signals.
Scheffler at the time in traffic that was being rerouted due to a fatal bus accident earlier in the day. Police said Scheffler ignored an officer's orders and swerved into opposing traffic to get to the golf course, "dragging [the officer] to the ground."While driving to the PGA golf championship on Friday, World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler was arrested by Louisville, Ky., police on charges of second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding traffic signals.
It seems Scheffler truly was confused and didn't mean for anything to happen. It was a dark and rainy early morning, with police car lights blinding everyone attempting to figure out the traffic situation. Scheffler doesn't deserve these charges, but everyone, including cops, should learn to be more cautious in scenarios such as this.
No matter who you are or what crime you've committed, you are not above the law. Professional athletes, including world-renowned superstars, should not be given special sympathy simply due to their status. Not only is special treatment unfair, but it gives the impression that laws are malleable given enough money and power.