In a recent development, Jefferson County Prosecutor Mike O'Connell has announced that he will address the case involving top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler in court on Wednesday. The news release states that Scheffler will not need to be present during the court proceedings and will be represented by legal counsel.

Scheffler was arrested outside Valhalla Golf Club while he was in town for the PGA Championship. The incident occurred when officers had blocked part of Shelbyville Road after a security guard named John Mills was hit by a shuttle bus. According to reports, Scheffler is accused of ignoring orders from Detective Bryan Gillis, who was directing traffic at the time, and allegedly dragged him with his SUV.

The arrest took place without the benefit of Det. Gillis' body camera, with the Louisville Metro Police Department citing a policy violation. As a result, the only available footage of the incident comes from a pole camera and an officer's dash cam.

Scheffler has continued to maintain his innocence, referring to the situation as a "misunderstanding." His attorney, Steve Romines, has publicly stated that they have no intention of settling the case. Romines also confirmed plans to hold a news conference following the court address scheduled for 1 p.m.

At present, no further details regarding the case have been provided. Scheffler was originally set to be arraigned on June 3, but O'Connell's intention to address the court ahead of schedule raises speculation about the potential dismissal of Scheffler's charges. As the legal proceedings continue, golf fans and followers of the sport eagerly await further updates on this high-profile case.

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