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Disciplinary Records

The following individuals are either subject to certain temporary restrictions pending investigation by the U.S. Center for SafeSport or are currently serving a suspension from either USATF or the Center. During their suspension period, these individuals may not participate in any capacity in any activity or competition authorized by, organized by, sanctioned by, or under the auspices of USATF or the USOPC, the national governing bodies recognized by the USOPC, and/or any Local Affiliated Organizations of a national governing body recognized by USATF and/or the USOPC (including any USATF associations and clubs). Please note, an interim suspension is a temporary suspension pending the outcome of the matter. Any suspensions issued by the U.S. Center for SafeSport can also be found here.

Name City, State Action Taken Additional Detail Reason Decision Date Issued By
NameJemel Balkman City, StateCamden, NJ Action TakenPermanently Ineligible Additional Detail ReasonCriminal Disposition - involving a minor Decision DateJune 25, 2018 Issued ByU.S. Center for SafeSport
NameJoseph Hart City, StateClarksville, TN Action TakenPermanently Ineligible Additional Detail ReasonIntimate Relationship - involving a minor Decision DateJune 25, 2018 Issued ByU.S. Center for SafeSport
NameJarvis Lanier City, StateTuscaloosa, AL Action TakenPermanently Ineligible Additional Detail ReasonCriminal Disposition - involving a minor Decision DateJune 25, 2018 Issued ByU.S. Center for SafeSport
NameAhmad Garrison City, StateHolly Ridge, NC Action TakenPermanently Ineligible Additional Detail ReasonIntimate Relationship - involving a minor Decision DateJune 25, 2018 Issued ByU.S. Center for SafeSport
NameChristopher McKenna City, StatePhoenix, AZ Action TakenPermanently Ineligible Additional Detail ReasonCriminal Disposition - involving a minor Decision DateJune 25, 2018 Issued ByU.S. Center for SafeSport
NameSteven Ortiz City, StateBarstow, CA Action TakenIneligible Additional Detail ReasonCriminal Disposition - involving a minor Decision DateMay 23, 2018 Issued ByU.S. Center for SafeSport
NameJamie Steffen City, StateWaddy, KY Action TakenPermanently Ineligible Additional Detail ReasonSexual Misconduct Decision DateMarch 18, 2018 Issued ByU.S. Center for SafeSport
NameVernon Smith City, StateHelena, MT Action TakenLifetime Ban Additional Detail ReasonSexual Misconduct Decision DateMarch 01, 2005 Issued ByUSATF
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