Gabrielle Union Sticks Up For Sha’Carri Richardson

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Gabrielle Union has three words for the United States Anti-Doping Agency… “LET HER RUN!!”

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SUPPORTING SHA'CARRI

The “L.A.’s Finest” actress is the latest celebrity to support Sha’Carri Richardson after she tested positive for marijuana.

SUPPORTING SHA'CARRI

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Union took to social media to show love to the American sprinter.

“Weed is great for many a thing but running faster isn’t one of them. LET HER RUN!!! #ShacarriRichardson"

- Gabrielle Union

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Sha’Carri appeared on the “Today Show” on Friday, July 2, where she apologized during an interview with Savannah Guthrie.

“I greatly apologize if I let you guys down, and I did.”

- Sha'Carri Richardson

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The sprinter said she used the ban substance to cope with the unexpected death of her biological mother.

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She reportedly learned about her birthmother’s death from a reporter during the Olympic trials in Oregon.

“It sent me into a state of emotional panic.”  “I didn’t know how to control my emotions or deal with my emotions during that time.”

- Sha'Carri Richardson

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Sha'Carri won the women’s 100-meter race at the U.S. track and field trials in Oregon last month, but her positive test and suspension automatically negate the victory.

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