Overview

• Fred Kerley was arrested in Florida on May 2, 2025, on suspicion of assaulting his ex-girlfriend, hurdler Alaysha Johnson.
• In an Instagram statement, Kerley admitted to a physical altercation but denied committing a crime, describing the situation as a misunderstanding.
• The arrest prevented Kerley from competing in the Miami Grand Slam Track Meeting, part of Michael Johnson’s new series.
• This marks the latest in a series of legal issues for Kerley, including a taser incident in January and a separate domestic violence charge from May 2024.
• The Broward County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation, with Kerley awaiting further legal proceedings and representation from his attorney.