Sha’Carri Richardson pleads no contest to speeding charge in Florida
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 12:55 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Sha’Carri Richardson pleaded no contest to a 104 MPH speeding charge from January. The Olympic sprinter was arrested in Orange County for dangerous driving behaviors along State Road 429. She will avoid jail time but must pay a $500 fine, complete 100 hours of community service, and take an eight-hour driving course. This marks Richardson's second arrest in less than a year, following a domestic incident in July 2025. Despite these legal issues, she has been performing well on the track, winning the women’s 100m title at the LA Grand Prix.
- •Richardson pleaded no contest to speeding 104 MPH.
- •She will serve no jail time but faces fines and community service.
- •This incident follows a previous arrest related to a domestic issue.
- •Richardson recently won the women’s 100m at the LA Grand Prix.
- •The LA28 Olympic Games are scheduled for July 2028.
- 12:55 AMYahoo Sports — Sha’Carri Richardson pleads no contest in 104 MPH speeding charge
"Olympian Sha'Carri Richardson will be avoiding jail time after her 104 MPH speeding charge back in January.
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