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The U.S. Department of Justice has indicated that a conviction could lead to a maximum sentence of 10 years in a federal prison for the individual involved.
ORLANDO, Fla. — In a recent federal indictment, a Jacksonville resident has been accused of conspiring to influence major international sporting events through the violation of anti-doping regulations, as announced by the Department of Justice on Tuesday.
The indictment states that 46-year-old Paul Alexander Askew “knowingly executed” a plan to supply an athlete with “performance-enhancing drugs.”
Beginning around July 2023 and lasting until at least January 31, 2024, the indictment claims that the athlete in question either competed in or planned to compete in significant events.
- 2023 Ed Murphey Classic
- 2023 Xiamen Diamond League
- 2023 Prefontaine Classic
- 2024 American Outdoor Track and Field Championships
- 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships
- 2024 United States Olympics Trials
- 2024 Summer Olympics
Additionally, the indictment alerts Askew that the U.S. government intends to “forfeit assets” connected to the alleged crime.
If convicted, the DOJ says Askew faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison.
See the full indictment below: