Sha’Carri Richardson Arrested for Assault at Seattle-Tacoma Airport

Surveillance footage from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has surfaced showing an altercation between sprinters Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman, which led to Richardson's arrest on a fourth-degree domestic violence assault charge. The video captures Richardson repeatedly shoving Coleman, including pushing him into a wall and behind a pillar, before the confrontation moved near a TSA checkpoint where she appeared to throw an item at him. Despite the footage and Richardson's subsequent 18-19 hour detention, Coleman declined to press charges, describing the situation as unfortunate but emphasizing his willingness to extend grace and mercy. Police reports indicate the dispute stemmed from Coleman taking Richardson's headphones, with Richardson denying any physical assault and characterizing the incident as a verbal argument. Richardson has not publicly commented on the event, while Coleman has expressed that he believes she should not have been arrested and criticized the negative narrative surrounding the incident. The couple, who publicly confirmed their relationship earlier in 2025, continue to be in the spotlight following this incident.