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Epoch Times
05-05-2025
- Epoch Times
Olympian Charged in Florida With Battery on Female Fellow Athlete
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—An Olympic track medalist is charged in Florida with punching a woman, a hurdler who also competed in the Olympics. A Broward County Sheriff's Office arrest report says that Fred Kerley, 29, allegedly hit Alaysha Johnson with a closed fist at a hotel near Fort Lauderdale on Thursday. Kerley is charged with misdemeanor battery in the incident that left Johnson with a bloody nose. Kerley won a silver medal in the 100-meter race at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo and a bronze medal in the same event at the Paris Olympic Games in 2024, where Johnson also competed. The arrest report says they previously had a relationship and got into a heated argument at the Florida hotel where they were staying before a track meet in the area. Kerley's attorney, Richard Cooper, said in an email Saturday that he has 'a target on his back' that leads to unfounded allegations by 'fierce and sometimes jealous competitors.' 'We ask the public not to rush to judgment as the exculpatory facts eventually come to light,' Cooper said. 'Fred looks forward to getting back to competing and away from distractions as his legal team works to resolve these accusations.' It's not Kerley's first brush with the law. This comes just a few months after he was arrested for allegedly punching a Miami Beach police officer on Jan 2., an incident in which police used a Taser on him. He was also charged in May with domestic battery against his wife, according to court records. Related Stories 4/25/2025 4/21/2025 His lawyers say he is innocent of those charges as well.
The Sun
03-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Former Olympic medallist Fred Kerley arrested for ‘punching ex in the face' as he withdraws from Grand Slam Track
AMERICAN sprinter Fred Kerley withdrew from the Grand Slam Track after being arrested for allegedly punching a former girlfriend in the face. The 2022 world 100 metres champion had been due to run twice in the second leg of Michael Johnson 's new track league in Miami. 4 4 But the two-time Olympic 100 metres medallist was detained by police last Thursday. it follows allegations he attacked Texan hurdler Alaysha Johnson, 28, at a South Florida hotel. CBS News Miami reported that 29-year-old Kerley, 29, was charged with battery. And at his bond court appearance on Friday, he was granted a $1,000 bond. Richard Cooper, Kerley's attorney, said: 'We ask Fred's sponsors, fans, and the public for patience and respect as we let the State Attorney conduct his investigation. 'We are confident that this case will be summarily dismissed shortly.' Kerley was set to run against Britain's Zharnel Hughes over both sprint distances but he was absent from the start lines. It is not known if he will run in legs three and four in Philadelphia and LA. 4 A spokesperson for the Grand Slam Track said: 'Fred Kerley was arrested (on Thursday). 'The matter is under active investigation, and all inquiries should be directed to the Broward County Sheriff's Office. 'Fred will not compete this weekend. We have no further comment at this time.' Texan star Kerley has personal bests of 9.76secs and 19.76s for the 100m and 200m respectively. He's also clocked the 10th fastest 400m in history, with 43.64s.
National Post
03-05-2025
- National Post
Olympian Fred Kerley charged in Florida with battery on female fellow athlete
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — An Olympic track medalist is charged in Florida with punching a woman, a hurdler who also competed in the Olympics. Article content Article content A Broward County Sheriff's Office arrest report says that Fred Kerley, 29, allegedly hit Alaysha Johnson with a closed fist at a hotel near Fort Lauderdale on Thursday. Kerley is charged with misdemeanour battery in the incident that left Johnson with a bloody nose. Article content Kerley won a silver medal in the 100-metre race at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo and a bronze medal in the same event at the Paris Olympic Games in 2024, where Johnson also competed. The arrest report says they previously had a relationship and got into a heated argument at the Florida hotel where they were staying before a track meet in the area. Article content Kerley's attorney, Richard Cooper, said in an email Saturday that he has 'a target on his back' that leads to unfounded allegations by 'fierce and sometimes jealous competitors.' Article content 'We ask the public not to rush to judgment as the exculpatory facts eventually come to light,' Cooper said. 'Fred looks forward to getting back to competing and away from distractions as his legal team works to resolve these accusations.' Article content It's not Kerley's first brush with the law. This comes just a few months after he was arrested for allegedly punching a Miami Beach police officer on Jan 2., an incident in which police used a Taser on him. He was also charged in May with domestic battery against his wife, according to court records.
Toronto Sun
03-05-2025
- Toronto Sun
Olympian Fred Kerley charged in Florida with battery on female fellow athlete
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Fox Sports
03-05-2025
- Fox Sports
Olympian charged in Florida with battery on female fellow athlete
Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — An Olympic track medalist is charged in Florida with punching a woman, a hurdler who also competed in the Olympics. A Broward County Sheriff's Office arrest report says that Fred Kerley, 29, allegedly hit Alaysha Johnson with a closed fist at a hotel near Fort Lauderdale on Thursday. Kerley is charged with misdemeanor battery in the incident that left Johnson with a bloody nose. Kerley won a silver medal in the 100-meter race at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo and a bronze medal in the same event at the Paris Olympic Games in 2024, where Johnson also competed. The arrest report says they previously had a relationship and got into a heated argument at the Florida hotel where they were staying before a track meet in the area. Kerley's attorney, Richard Cooper, said in an email Saturday that he has 'a target on his back' that leads to unfounded allegations by 'fierce and sometimes jealous competitors.' 'We ask the public not to rush to judgment as the exculpatory facts eventually come to light," Cooper said. 'Fred looks forward to getting back to competing and away from distractions as his legal team works to resolve these accusations.' It's not Kerley's first brush with the law. This comes just a few months after he was arrested for allegedly punching a Miami Beach police officer on Jan 2., an incident in which police used a Taser on him. He was also charged in May with domestic battery against his wife, according to court records. His lawyers say he is innocent of those charges as well. in this topic
