Sha'Carri Richardson Speaks Out After Domestic Violence Arrest: 'I Refuse To Run Away'
'Hey y'all, it's Shacarri. More than anything, definitely a lot of self-reflection, a lot of understanding of not only putting myself in a compromising situation with somebody that I have a deep care and appreciation for as well, is something that — holding myself accountable,' detailed the Olympic medalist in the 24-hour-timed upload viewed by VIBE.
'I see myself. I'm taking this time to not only see myself but get myself a certain level of help that overall is going to reflect who I truly am in my heart and in my spirit, and not allowing this moment, but accepting this moment to be more.'
'So my only thing is, I want to be more — not just only for myself, for my family, my fans. I overly appreciate y'all supporting me and showing up, and even holding me accountable to being my best self. So more than anything, I refuse to run away … but face everything that comes to me head-on because everything on the other side is greater, but you gotta go through in order to get there,' she continued.
'I'm Sha'Carri y'all. I appreciate y'all. One love. Much love. Y'all be blessed.'
On Tuesday morning, she followed the video message with words directed to Coleman.
'I apologize to Christian,' she declared. 'He came into my life and gave me more than a relationship but a greater understanding of unconditional love from what I've experienced in my past. Due to my past trauma and pain. I was blind and blocked off to not only receive it but give it.'
The message continued to read, 'I love him and to him I can't apologize enough. My apologize should be as loud as my actions, honestly louder. To Christian, I love you and I am so sorry.'
After news broke of the arrest, Coleman immediately offered support for Richardson. As previously reported, he declined to press charges and informed police officers that he did not want to be considered a victim.
'For me personally, I feel like it was a sucky situation all around,' Coleman explained. 'I don't feel like she should have been arrested. I mean, people have discussions and emotions and stuff like that. She has things that she needs to work on for herself, of course. So do I, so do you, so does everybody. But I'm the type of guy who's in the business of extending grace, and mercy, and love.'
'I hate the narrative, too. It's so negative… She's a human being and a great person. We've been able to be really good teammates all year… She's to me, she's the best female athlete in the world. I see it every day.'
In surveillance footage from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Richardson is seen shoving Coleman near a TSA Checkpoint, which resulted in law enforcement intervening. Following the incident, she was taken into custody and held for nearly 19 hours at the SCORE South Correctional Facility in Des Moines, Washington.
VIBE has reached out to Richardson's team for a statement.
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