The incident involving Fred Kerley took place around 11 PM on South Beach when police approached him about his parked vehicle. Body cam footage reveals an altercation where words exchanged between Kerley and the officers escalated into violence, leading to his arrest. The footage shows Kerley being tackled after a police officer warned him to stop resisting before deploying a stun gun.
Currently, Kerley is charged with battery to a police officer, resisting arrest without violence, and disorderly conduct. New allegations of strong armed robbery and domestic battery by strangulation were later added, although Kerley’s attorney states these charges are unrelated to the Miami incident. Understanding the categorization and classification of these charges is crucial for assessing the next legal steps.
In the wake of these events, Kerley’s lawyer contested the police's actions in court, claiming an overuse of force during the arrest. As a decorated Olympian, Kerley's situation shines a light on the pressures elite athletes confront outside of competition. The legal team plans to challenge the charges amidst concerns about the method of the arrest captured on video.
In a shocking turn of events, Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley has been charged with police battery following a confrontational incident in Miami Beach. The renowned two-time medalist was apprehended late at night after officers approached him regarding his parked vehicle. Body cam footage released depicts the moments leading up to Kerley being tackled by police and subsequently struck with a stun gun. As reports reveal, the confrontation occurred on South Beach around 11 PM, where Kerley was initially engaged in an exchange of words with officers. The situation escalated quickly, leading to a physical altercation that left Kerley on the ground and officers calling for assistance. While the police stated that Kerley was resisting arrest, the clarity of events leading up to the struggle remains unclear, prompting discussions about excessive use of force by law enforcement. Adding to the complexity, additional charges have surfaced against Kerley, including strong armed robbery and domestic battery by strangulation, stemming from an unrelated incident last year. His legal team argues these charges are not connected to the Miami encounter, as they highlight the scrutiny and pressure athletes may face off the field. As of now, Kerley remains in custody, awaiting a bond hearing to address these allegations and seek clarity on the legal proceedings ahead.😅 Ah nbc, youre kind of missing 98% of the video. Just going for that victim card right off the bat these days, will never learn.
After he realized that the hoodie didnt give him super powers he started using the ra ce card, sorry it didnt work either! No one is above the law! respect the law and the police ( specially Miami beach police) and you will be fine!!
The video doesnt show the police stopping his right to move or travel And you can see the police touching him first. Remember there was no victim no crime just a gang of thugs against one person Remember america just comply or conform, why do you want liberty and freedom? do what your told And you wont lose your life
