Article: Aths: Jones banned for two years - USADA

Article: Jones Says She'll Sue If Barred USADA; Sprinter Claims BALCO Evidence Can't Be Used
The Washington Post;  May 17, 2004 ;     700+ words ......vowing to sue if USADA attempted to bar her from the Olympics. Jones, who said she has...performance-enhancing drugs from him. Jones testified before...believed whether USADA might have any information...the doping room?" USADA spokesman Rich Wanninger...declined to comment on ...

Article: Tough times It seems everyone is out to get Marion Jones, who is trying to stay on track for Athens
Chicago Sun-Times;  June 22, 2004 ;     700+ words ......test is immaterial to the USADA. And Jones' desire for a public hearing...Why? As compelling as the USADA's reported evidence against Jones might appear, it doesn...whatever. A message for the USADA: The fact that Jones' ex-husband, shot- putter...

Article: USADA Presents Its Case to Jones
The Washington Post;  May 25, 2004 ;     700+ words ......during a meeting between Jones, her lawyers and USADA officials in Colorado Springs...Burton said it appeared that USADA's evidence against Jones, which he declined to describe...when USADA will act against Jones, USADA officials have indicated...

Article: Aths: US anti-doping chiefs agree to meet Jones
AAP Sports News (Australia);  May 21, 2004 ;     471 words ......Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has agreed to meet...beleaguered sprinter Marion Jones to discuss the drugs...athletes. Earlier, Jones's lawyer Joseph Burton accused the USADA and the US Olympic...informed Mr Burton, USADA is available to meet Ms Jones at her convenience. USADA has ...

Article: Jones Asks USADA to Open Probe To Public; Doping Inquiry Called 'Secret, Kangaroo Court'
The Washington Post;  June 17, 2004 ;     700+ words ......circumvent that process." Jones was not among the...athletes to whom USADA last week sent letters...opportunity to question Jones, who met with USADA for three hours on...compelled to address "Ms. Jones' baseless attacks on the USADA process." The "confidentiality...

Article: No drug exoneration for Marion Jones.
Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL);  May 24, 2004 ;     700+ words ......role of a prosecutor. The USADA statement said Jones would not agree to have...investigative process works. Jones and her two attorneys met with USADA Chief Executive Terry Madden...process' being conducted by USADA. Jones' companion, Tim Montgomery...

Article: ATHS: Jones wants doping samples tested for DNA
AAP Sports News (Australia);  May 22, 2004 ;     490 words ......agreed to assist USADA in the ongoing investigation. At Jones's request, USADA agreed on Thursday...Bill Martin and USADA's chief executive Terry Madden, Jones's lawyer Joseph...investigation. "First the USADA should immediately test any of Ms Jones purported blood...

Article: Doping Official Says Jones Case Should Proceed; Pound Believes USADA Risks 'Big Credibility Loss' If It Waits
The Washington Post;  June 16, 2004 ;     700+ words ......pressure on both USADA and Jones, a five-time Olympic medal winner, as USADA tries to decide whether...charges against her. Jones, who has repeatedly...threatened to sue USADA if it attempted to...remarks made it clear Jones was being treated...made reference to USADA's ...

Article: Pound Says Jones Case Should Proceed; Official Believes USADA Risks 'Big Credibility Loss' If It Waits
The Washington Post;  June 16, 2004 ;     700+ words ......pressure on both USADA and Jones, a five-time Olympic medal winner, as USADA tries to decide whether...charges against her. Jones, who has repeatedly...threatened to sue USADA if it attempted to...remarks made it clear Jones was being treated...made reference to USADA's ...

Article: Jones wants public hearing on doping allegations
Charleston Gazette;  June 17, 2004 ;     700+ words ......performance-enhancing drugs." USADA is investigating Jones for possible violations...arbitration. "If Ms. Jones wants the truth...said Travis Tygart, USADA's director of legal...She's also asked the USADA for help in getting...testimony released. Jones did admit receiving...

Article: Jones gets USADA papers, still sticks to story
The Gazette;  May 25, 2004 ;     521 words ......the USADA's questions. "USADA met with Ms. Jones today at her request so...legal affairs. Tygart said Jones was given documents related to USADA's investigation, which...news outlets Monday that USADA officials told Jones at the meeting they do...

Article: Aths: Greene says USADA should decide soon on Jones
AAP Sports News (Australia);  June 19, 2004 ;     511 words ......Aths: Greene says USADA should decide soon on Jones By Gene Cherry EUGENE...doping scandal. Jones and her attorneys...repeatedly demanded USADA ends its investigation...to happen in the Jones investigation. But he expressed concern USADA may suspend athletes...

Article: Jones attacks U.S. Anti-Doping Agency.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service;  June 17, 2004 ;     700+ words ......Balco in the first place. USADA has asked Jones to explain calendars found...timetable seems unlikely if USADA initiates a case against Jones. Athletes can be banned...it is investigating them. Jones met with USADA on May 24 at her own initiative...

Article: Jones attacks U.S. Anti-Doping Agency.
San Jose Mercury News (San Jose, CA);  June 16, 2004 ;     700+ words ......Balco in the first place. USADA has asked Jones to explain calendars found...timetable seems unlikely if USADA initiates a case against Jones. Athletes can be banned...it is investigating them. Jones met with USADA on May24 at her own initiative...