Fraser...case cited as exceptional by JAAA. (Observer file photo)
THE Jamaica Amateur Athletic Association says contrary to reports, it is not withholding information on the Shelly Ann Fraser drugs case and no decision has been made on a possible sanction.
In a release today, the JAAA said the three-member tribunal that had initially heard the case had reconvened on Tuesday.
JAAA doping panel member Warren Blake said he was optimistic a decision will be made soon.
“The Tribunal was of the view that there were circumstances in the athlete’s case which may be exceptional and special and therefore referred the case to the IAAF’s Doping Review Board... in accordance with the IAAF rule 38.19,” said the release.
The JAAA has decided that there are special circumstances for a reduction of sanction in the athlete’s case from two years.
Fraser tested positive for the banned substance Oxycodone after competing at the Diamond League athletic meet in Shanghai, China on May 23.
