Olympian accused of punching female athlete during ‘heated’ argument in Florida

The Brief

  • An Olympic track medalist is charged with punching a woman in Florida who also competed in the Olympics.
  • A Broward County Sheriff’s Office arrest report says that Fred Kerley, 29, allegedly hit Alaysha Johnson with a closed fist at a hotel near Fort Lauderdale.
  • Kerley is charged with misdemeanor battery in the incident that left Johnson with a bloody nose.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. An Olympic track medalist is charged in Florida with punching a woman, a hurdler who also competed in the Olympics.

The backstory:

A Broward County Sheriff’s Office arrest report says that Fred Kerley, 29, allegedly hit Alaysha Johnson with a closed fist at a hotel near Fort Lauderdale on Thursday. Kerley is charged with misdemeanor battery in the incident that left Johnson with a bloody nose.

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