Officials in Louisville have released new video footage of world number one golfer Scotty Scheffler being arrested during last week's PGA championship. The video shows an officer in a yellow jacket approaching Scheffler's vehicle, which appears to be struck before coming to a stop. Scheffler is then seen being led away by officers.
The police department is conducting an internal probe into Scheffler's arrest. Two new angles of the arrest have been released, including footage from a nearby traffic pole camera and a dash cam angle showing Scheffler being led away in handcuffs.
During the arrest, Officer Gillis, who allegedly was dragged by the car, did not have his body camera turned on, violating department policy. The police chief acknowledged this failure and stated that corrective action has been taken.
Scheffler is facing four charges, with the most serious being second-degree assault of a police officer, a felony offense. There have been concerns raised within the police department about the severity of this charge, with some officials suggesting it should be reduced.
Despite the charges, the police chief and mayor emphasized the importance of allowing the legal process to unfold. They did not address questions about the potential reduction of charges or whether these concerns have been communicated to the county prosecutor's office.
As the investigation continues, there are lingering doubts and unanswered questions surrounding Scheffler's arrest and the handling of the case by law enforcement officials.
