Overview
- Fred Kerley, a two-time Olympic 100m medalist, was arrested in Broward County, Florida, on a charge of touch or strike battery.
- The arrest occurred after an alleged altercation at the official hotel for the Miami Grand Slam Track meet, where Kerley was scheduled to compete this weekend.
- Kerley remains in custody as of Friday, with no timeline for his release, and has been withdrawn from the Miami event by organizers.
- This marks the latest in a series of legal issues for Kerley, including arrests earlier this year for battery, resisting arrest, and domestic violence charges.
- The Miami meet is part of Michael Johnson's new Grand Slam Track circuit, which aims to rival the Diamond League in global athletic competition.