Olympic Sprinter Fred Kerley Tasered and Arrested in Miami Incident
Fred Kerley, the 29-year-old United States Olympic sprinter who won a bronze medal in the 100m at the Paris Games, was tasered and arrested by Miami police following a confrontation. Facing charges such as battery and resisting arrest, Kerley’s encounter began when he approached officers aggressively while they were investigating another matter. After a struggle, he was subdued and taken into custody but later released on bail. His lawyer described the situation as a ‘total misunderstanding.’ Kerley is renowned for his impressive track records, including multiple Olympic and World Championship medals.