Battery Charge Against Olympic Sprinter Fred Kerley Officially Dropped
The battery charge against two-time Olympic medalist Fred Kerley has been officially dropped, according to his attorney, who stated that prosecutors made the correct decision in dismissing the case. Kerley, a 30-year-old sprinter, announced this development on Instagram after appearing in Florida's 17th Judicial Circuit court alongside his lawyer, Richard L. Cooper.
Kerley's Response to the Dismissal
"Pressure built me, it didn't break me. Case dismissed. Victory secured," Kerley wrote in the caption of his social media post. He added, "You can't stop destiny. It's up from here." His attorney emphasized that Kerley had maintained his innocence from the very beginning of the legal proceedings.
Cooper remarked, "He had a target on his back. We're grateful prosecutors made the right choice and did the right thing." The charge, which originated from a May 2025 arrest, was dismissed without a conviction, though the specific reason for the dismissal has not been publicly disclosed.
Background of the Allegations
Authorities had previously alleged that Kerley struck his former girlfriend, Olympic hurdler Alaysha Johnson, during an encounter at a conditioning session for an upcoming track and field event. Johnson reported to police that an argument began after they crossed paths, and she claimed he hit her in the face, causing her nose to bleed.
According to the police report at the time, officers noted that "Johnson's injuries were consistent with her statements." Despite these initial allegations, the case has now been resolved with the charge being dropped, and Kerley was not convicted of any offense.
