Sha'Carri Richardson Arrested at Seattle Airport

Olympic and world champion sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on July 27, 2025, after a heated argument with her boyfriend and fellow sprinter Christian Coleman allegedly became physical. Surveillance footage reportedly showed Richardson shoving Coleman several times, causing him to crash into a column, and throwing headphones at him. Both Richardson and Coleman denied any physical altercation to police, and Coleman declined to press charges or participate as a victim. Richardson was booked on a fourth-degree domestic assault charge and released the next day, allowing her to compete in the U.S. Track and Field Championships, where she advanced in the 100m heats. USA Track and Field declined to comment on the incident. The event follows previous controversies involving Richardson, including her 2021 Olympic suspension for marijuana use and a 2023 flight dispute.