Overview

• Surveillance video published this week captures Richardson pushing Christian Coleman multiple times and appearing to throw an item during a July 27 dispute at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
• Port of Seattle Police records show Richardson told officers the argument began when Coleman took her electronic headphones and that she did not intend to assault him.
• Officers arrested Richardson on a fourth-degree assault charge and she spent about 18 hours in custody before her release when Coleman declined to press charges.
• Coleman has publicly defended Richardson, saying she should not have been arrested and emphasizing that both partners have emotions to work through.
• The assault charge remains on Richardson’s record but the case is inactive as both athletes turn their focus to the 2025 World Championships.