The Department of Justice says that if the man is convicted, he faces a maximum of 10 years in federal prison.

ORLANDO, Fla. — A Jacksonville man has been charged by a federal indictment with a conspiracy to influence major international sporting events by violating anti-doping laws, the Department of Justice announced on Tuesday.

According to his indictment, 46-year-old Paul Alexander Askew, “did knowingly carry into effect” a conspiracy to provide “performance enhancing drugs” to an athlete. 

The indictment, which alleges that Askew began the conspiracy around July 2023 until at least Jan. 31, 2024, says that the athlete had either participated or intended to participate in the following events:

2023 Ed Murphey Classic2023 Xiamen Diamond League2023 Prefontaine Classic2024 American Outdoor Track and Field Championships2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships2024 United States Olympics Trials2024 Summer Olympics

The indictment also notifies Askew that the U.S. will “forfeit assets” that can be tied back to the offense.

If convicted, the DOJ says Askew faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison.

See the full indictment below: