The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency announced on Monday that it issued a two ban to Monzavous “Rae” Edwards for doping rule violations in connection to an existing criminal case involving Paul Askew and a rule infraction involving Marvin Bracy-Williams.
Edwards, 45, who was a competitive athlete and also coached, introduced Bracy-Williams to an individual who presented himself as a doctor in 2023 for the purpose of supplying testosterone, according to USADA.
“This is yet another case that demonstrates RADA’s power to eliminate the organized doping schemes that have the most impact on clean athletes and fair sport,” USADA CEO Travis T. Tygart said. “The cooperation between whistleblowers, law enforcement, and others committed to integrity helps ensure that all those who enable doping are held accountable, both under anti-doping rules and the law.”
Bracy-Williams’ testosterone use came to light via a whistleblower tip in 2024, then triggered a positive out-of-competition test in early 2024 and ultimately led investigators to Askew.
Edwards has cooperated with investigators and his two-year period of ineligibility began on November 15, 2024, which was the start of his initial provisional suspension.
Under its Article 10.8.1 of the anti-doping code, USADA said a rule violation is subject to a four year ban but Edwards received a reduction for admitting his role in the matter and also provided “important substantial assistance to the investigation” that led to the prosecution of Askew.
“USADA chose to delay the final resolution and publication of this matter until now in light of the law enforcement investigation and considering that Edwards remained provisionally suspended,” a statement from USADA read. “Edwards has also been disqualified from any competitive results on and after July 11, 2023, the date of his violation, including forfeiture of any medals, points, and prizes.”
Askew, 46, pleaded guilty in May to under the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act of conspiracy to supply testosterone as part of federal doping charges and faces a ten-year prison sentence.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Florida said that Askew sought to influence international events like the 2024 Paris Olympics and 2023 Prefontaine Classic by proving athletes with banned substances after providing testosterone between July 2023 and January 2024.
Meanwhile, Bracy was already serving a nearly four-year ban that was issued by USADA in November stemming from his part in doping plot with Askew. He admitted to to anti-doping rule infractions, which included attempting tampering. But earlier this month Bracy was given a 12-year sanction after racking up numerous whereabouts violations.
Bracy participated in the Enhanced Games in late May in Las Vegas and finished third in the men’s 100m in 10.39 and earned $75,000.
