Please be advised that the following individuals have received an interim suspension for allegations of misconduct from the U.S. Center for Safe Sport (
).
JAMEL BALKMAN (Camden, NJ) - INTERIM SUSPENSION
JASON BENJAMIN (Kimberly, ID) - INTERIM SUSPENSION
MELISSA BOWERMAN (Fossil, OR) - INTERIM SUSPENSION
HYLTON CAMPBELL (Metairie, LA) - INTERIM SUSPENSION
SAMUEL DAVIS, SR. (Mount Vernon, NY) - INTERIM SUSPENSION
STEVEN DESCHLER (Novato, CA) - INTERIM SUSPENSION
AHMAD GARRISON (Holly Ridge, NC) - INTERIM SUSPENSION
JOSEPH HART (Clarksville, TN) - INTERIM SUSPENSION
JARVIS LANIER (Tuscaloosa, AL) - INTERIM SUSPENSION
TYSON MCGUIRE (Liberal, KS) - INTERIM SUSPENSION
CHRISTOPHER MCKENNA (Phoenix, AZ) - INTERIM SUSPENSION
RYAN MITCHELL (Wilsonville, OR) - INTERIM SUSPENSION
CLIFFORD PAPPADAKIS (San Jose, CA) - INTERIM SUSPENSION
CLINTON PAPPADAKIS (San Jose, CA) - INTERIM SUSPENSION
MICHAEL HENRY SCOTT (Athens, GA) - INTERIM SUSPENSION
LOREN SEAGRAVE (Bradenton, FL) - INTERIM SUSPENSION
TIMOTHY SHEARD (Cedar Park, TX) - INTERIM SUSPENSION
CHARLES YOUNG (Washington, DC) - INTERIM SUSPENSION
Accordingly, 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 USOC, the national governing bodies recognized by the USOC, and/or any Local Affiliated Organizations of a national governing body recognized by USATF and/or the USOC (including any USATF associations and clubs). Please note, an interim suspension is a temporary suspension pending the outcome of this matter, not a final determination on the merits. These individuals have placed on USATF's list of suspended individuals (
http://www.usatf.org/About/SafeSport/Disciplinary-Records.aspx
).
This action affirms USATF's paramount goal of protecting its members and participants from victimization by sexual predators and other misconduct. It is our duty, along with the USOC, to work together to form a culture of respect in sport.
The mission of the U.S. Center for Safe Sport is to make athlete well-being the centerpiece of our nation's sports. All athletes deserve to participate in sports that are free from bullying, hazing, sexual misconduct or any form of emotional or physical abuse.
Misconduct may be reported anonymously online or by phone at 720-524-5640.