Overview

• Fred Kerley, 29, was arrested on May 1 in Dania Beach, Florida, for allegedly punching ex-girlfriend and fellow Olympian Alaysha Johnson in the face, causing her nose to bleed.
• The alleged incident occurred at a hotel where Johnson had a conditioning appointment, with police noting her injuries were consistent with her account.
• Kerley, charged with misdemeanor battery, posted a $1,000 bond but remains under active investigation and denies the allegations through his attorney.
• As a result of the arrest, Kerley will not compete in the Grand Slam Track meet in Miami this weekend, where he was scheduled to race in the 100m and 200m events.
• This marks Kerley’s second legal incident in 2025, following a January arrest in Miami Beach involving a confrontation with police that led to charges of battery on an officer and resisting arrest.