Scottie Scheffler's lawyer maintains client's innocence after video release: 'Didn't do anything wrong'

Louisville Metro Police Department released two different angles showing the arrest of Scottie Scheffler before the second round of the PGA Championship. (Credit: Louisville Metro Police Department)

After new footage of Scottie Scheffler’s arrest was made available Thursday, the No. 1 golfer in the world's lawyer is doubling down on his client’s innocence. 

Steve Romines told reporters Thursday Scheffler will not be seeking a settlement for this case after being charged with second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving and disregarding signals from an officer directing traffic. 

"Scottie Scheffler didn’t do anything wrong," Romines said. "We’re not interested in settling the case. We will either try it, or it will be dismissed. It’s very simple. All the evidence that continues to come out just continues to support what Scottie said all along. This was a chaotic situation and miscommunication, and he didn’t do anything wrong."

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Scottie Scheffler walks off the first green during the final round of the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville May 19, 2024. (Adam Cairns/USA Today Sports)

Louisville Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel announced Thursday morning in a joint press conference with Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg that Det. Bryan Gillis, who arrested Scheffler, received "corrective action" following an internal investigation into the incident. 

Gwinn-Villaroel said Det. Gillis failed to turn on his body camera, which he is required to do. 

"His failure to do so is a violation of the LMPD policy on uniforms and equipment, subject category body worn camera," Gwinn-Villaroel said.  

"We understand the