Fred Kerley Arrested After Confrontation with Police

Fred Kerley, a U.S. Olympic sprinter, was violently arrested by Miami Beach police, sparking outrage over police conduct towards Black men. Body camera footage shows Kerley approaching officers at an unrelated crime scene to check on his car, leading to a confrontation where he was tasered and struck multiple times. His attorney criticized the police for excessive force, asserting that Kerley was unarmed and posed no threat. Charged with battery of a police officer, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct, Kerley was released after a judge found insufficient probable cause for certain charges. The incident has reignited discussions about systemic issues in policing, with many condemning the police's actions as an overreaction. Kerley's girlfriend, who also filmed the altercation, was arrested at the scene, further complicating the narrative surrounding the event.