Coleman Stands Up for Girlfriend Richardson Following Her Domestic Assault Arrest
Sha'Carri Richardson, the reigning 100m World Champion and Olympic gold medalist, was arrested at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on July 27, 2025, for an alleged domestic assault against her boyfriend, fellow Olympian Christian Coleman.
According to the Seattle Police Department, Richardson was charged with fourth-degree domestic assault. Surveillance footage showed Richardson pushing Coleman multiple times and throwing a pair of headphones at him during an argument at a TSA checkpoint.
The incident reportedly started as a verbal argument at the security checkpoint. Richardson is accused of pushing Coleman multiple times, causing him to fall into a nearby column.
Regarding the investigation, Christian Coleman did not cooperate with it. Police reports state Coleman declined to press charges and did not want to participate as a victim in the investigation. The case was eventually cleared after Coleman’s refusal to cooperate with authorities.
Richardson was booked into South Correctional Entity (SCORE) in Des Moines, Wash., on Sunday and released by court order on Monday, July 28.
Christian Coleman, who competed in the 100 and 200 meters at the U.S. Track and Field Championships over the weekend but failed to qualify for next month's world championships, stated that he does not feel Richardson should have been arrested. Coleman also believes the arrest was unnecessary.
As the 100m World Champion, Richardson has an automatic bid to the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, assuming no more legal hurdles stand in the way. Further updates on the case and Richardson's legal status are yet to be disclosed.
[1] Seattle Police Department press release, July 27, 2025. [2] Seattle-Tacoma International Airport statement, July 27, 2025. [3] Police report, Seattle Police Department, July 27, 2025. [4] Christian Coleman press conference, July 28, 2025.
- Despite the alleged domestic assault incident at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Christian Coleman, fellow Olympian and boyfriend of the arrested 100m World Champion Sha'Carri Richardson, did not cooperate with the investigation, as he declined to press charges and did not want to participate as a victim.
- Under the General News and Crime & Justice sections, it was reported that Richardson was charged with fourth-degree domestic assault and booked into South Correctional Entity (SCORE) following her arrest, but latest sports updates suggest that she still retains her automatic bid to the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, assuming no more legal hurdles arise.
