Body camera footage released by Miami Beach police shows Kerley arguing with a group of officers late Thursday before a physical confrontation erupted. Kerley was wrestled to the ground, where an officer stuck him several times and then used a Taser on the 29-year-old sprinter, police said.
According to an arrest report, officers were investigating an unrelated active police scene when Kerley approached the area and attempted to force his way through to his vehicle, which was parked nearby. Officers had told Kerley to go around the area, but Kerley began to argue with them, which led to a shoving match with police.
Sanford went on to claim that the incident was 'a complete overuse of any reasonable force by officers.' He emphasized, 'Mr. Kerley is a record-breaking athlete... This is nothing more than an overreaction by the police.'
Kerley was charged with battery, resisting an officer and disorderly conduct. He appeared at a bond hearing Friday at which defense attorney Yale Sanford was critical of the police officers at the scene, saying 'This seems like a total misunderstanding.'
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