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Sha'Carri Richardson Pleads Not Guilty in Florida 'Super Speeder' Case After 104 mph Stop

Florida's new super speeder statute makes 100-plus mph driving a criminal offense with potential jail time.

Overview

  • Deputies say Richardson was clocked at 104 mph in a 65 mph zone on State Road 429 near Orlando on Jan. 29.
  • An arrest affidavit alleges she tailgated, weaved through traffic, and flashed headlights to pass before being stopped.
  • Body-camera video shows Richardson apologizing, saying she did not realize her speed and asking for a ticket instead of jail.
  • She was booked on a dangerous excessive speeding charge, posted a $500 bond, and later entered a not guilty plea.
  • Fellow sprinter Christian Coleman was cited, then arrested for resisting without violence and drug paraphernalia, and he pleaded not guilty.