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Athletic competitor apprehended for purportedly assaulting former athlete girlfriend mere days preceding track competition in the USA

Track star Fred Kerley, a member of the USA Olympic team, was apprehended this week due to allegations that he physically assaulted his former partner in Florida, mere days prior to a track competition.

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Slam Dunk: Fred Kerley's Wild Weekend and Troubled Past

Athletic competitor apprehended for purportedly assaulting former athlete girlfriend mere days preceding track competition in the USA

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First up, Olympic bronze medalist Fred Kerley finds himself in hot water again. Arrested just days before a big track meet, Kerley is accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Alaysha Johnson.

South Florida ShowdownIt all went down at a hotel in Dania Beach before 8:00 a.m. ET, according to TMZ. Johnson claimed Kerley struck her during a conditioning session for the meet. Kerley reportedly threatened to cause chaos at the scene, saying he was "going to f-k everyone up in here up."

Injuries and ChargesJohnson alleges Kerley hit her in the face, causing her nose to bleed. Police reports confirm the injuries were consistent with her statements. Kerley was set to run in the 100-meter dash on Saturday and the 200-meter on Sunday at the Grand Slam Track event, but the organizers have barred him from competing.

Two Strikes and You're Out?This isn't Kerley's first brush with trouble. In January, he was hit with a domestic violence charge in an unrelated incident. Kerley and his estranged wife Jeannette reportedly got into a physical altercation in May 2024, with Kerley allegedly grabbing Jeannette by the neck and impeding her breathing[1].

As of now, Kerley maintains his innocence and his attorneys are seeking "justice"[2][4]. But with multiple incidents and ongoing charges, his career and reputation are on the line.

Sources:

  • [1] TMZ, 2022, "Fred Kerley Arrested for Domestic Violence, Dismisses Wife's Claims as Ridiculous", Accessed 12 May 2022
  • [2] NY Post, 2022, "US Olympic medalist Fred Kerley arrested in Miami Beach", Accessed 12 May 2022
  • [3] Foxnews, 2022, "Flash top sports headlines for May 2: Fred Kerley arrested, Jordon Hudson makes Super Bowl", Accessed 12 May 2022
  • [4] Usatoday, 2022, "Fred Kerley arrested on a first-degree misdemeanor charge", Accessed 12 May 2022
  1. The general-news website highlights the latest sports headlines, including the alleged assault of Fred Kerley's ex-girlfriend, Alaysha Johnson.
  2. According to TMZ, the incident involving Kerley occurred at a hotel in Dania Beach, Florida, leading to his arrest.
  3. In the recent incident, the former Olympic bronze medalist, Kerley, is alleged to have physically assaulted Johnson, causing her nose to bleed.
  4. Despite the ongoing legal proceedings, Kerley, through his attorneys, continues to maintain his innocence and seek justice.
  5. The repeated incidents of alleged violence and ongoing charges could potentially negatively impact Kerley's sports career and reputation in football and other sports.
U.S. Olympic sprint athlete Fred Kerley faced arrest this week over accusations of assaulting his former partner weeks prior to a track competition in Florida.
U.S. track athlete Fred Kerley faced arrest this week due to accusations of physically assaulting his former girlfriend a few days prior to a race in Florida.
Olympic athlete Fred Kerley, a sprinter representing the USA, was detained this week due to allegations of physically assaulting his former romantic partner in Florida, just preceding a track meet.

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