Olympic sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson has spoken publicly for the first time since her arrest last month at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The 24-year-old was taken into custody on July 27 following what police described as a physical altercation with her boyfriend, also a professional track athlete. She was charged with fourth-degree assault and released the next day.

Authorities say the incident occurred near a security checkpoint in the busy airport. According to All New Hip Hop, surveillance footage reviewed by police allegedly showed Richardson shoving her partner, causing him to collide with a nearby column. The footage also reportedly depicted her throwing a pair of headphones that struck him. Police determined there was probable cause for arrest and transported her to the S

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