Sha’Carri Richardson broke her silence after being arrested and accused of domestic violence. In a video message shared to her Instagram story on Monday night (Aug. 11), the 25-year-old explained her plans to hold herself “accountable” following the public incident in which the athlete was taken into custody during an airport encounter with her boyfriend, track star Christian Coleman .

“Hey y’all, it’s Shacarri. More than anything, definitely a lot of self-reflection, a lot of understanding of not only putting myself in a compromising situation with somebody that I have a deep care and appreciation for as well, is something that — holding myself accountable,” detailed the Olympic medalist in the 24-hour-timed upload viewed by VIBE.

“I see myself. I’m taking this time to not only see

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