Overview

• On August 11, Richardson posted an Instagram Story apologizing to Christian Coleman and taking responsibility after surveillance video showed her shoving him at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
• She said she is committing to self-reflection, holding herself accountable and securing help to address past trauma and personal challenges.
• Coleman publicly defended Richardson, declined to press charges and stated he did not believe her arrest was warranted.
• Officials ended formal pursuit of the case after Coleman refused to cooperate, reflecting Washington law that mandates immediate arrest but allows cases to be discontinued without victim support.
• Richardson withdrew from the USATF 100 m semifinals, did not advance past the 200 m heats at the national championships and still holds an automatic berth to next month’s World Championships in Tokyo.