Drew Drechsel, the season 11 champion of the popular American reality TV competition “American Ninja Warrior”, is awaiting the results as his trial date approaches.
Drew Drechsel rose to fame through his participation in American Ninja Warrior and SASUKE, the program that gave him his Japanese name. He participated in the American and Japanese versions for many seasons as he was a seasoned member of the game show world.
He had no issues until August 2020 when, according to federal investigators, he was arrested in Florida and charged with various sexual charges after he was suspected of desiring sex with a minor from New Jersey.
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Where is Drew Drechsel now? Verdict update in 2022
Drew Drechsel is now awaiting trial in a federal prison in downtown Philadelphia. His bail was frequently denied by the court and the trial date was continually postponed by his legal team.
Drechsel is awaiting court judgment on the allegation that he had inappropriate contact with a minor in 2015. The jury verdict and court decision are still pending.
His allegations consist of:
the growth of child pornography.
encourage a young person to engage in illegal sexual relations.
traveling with a minor for the purpose of doing so.
using interstate commerce to attract a child.
Investigators say that during their investigations, they discovered several sexually oriented photos of the victim taken as a young child on her phone. If found guilty, he faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison as well as a hefty fine of $250,000.
Drew Drechsel is the winner of American Ninja Warrior 11
American Ninja Warrior on NBC becomes one of the best-known game shows in the United States and Canada. The program premiered in 2009 and is now in its 14th season on NBC.
The 11th edition of the sporting event of 2019 was won by Drew Drechsel. He has participated in several obstacle sports over the years. Specifically, he started his career in reality sports in 2011 with SASUKE 27. Between seasons 30 and 36, Drechsel appeared in several of them.
The entrepreneur also competed in the fourth season of American Ninja Warrior, finishing second in the Southeast Qualifier. Additionally, he participated in the fifth season of American Ninja Warrior, where he set a record for the fastest time in both the qualifying round and the finals.
He came in second place and won the $100,000 prize on American Ninja Warrior 10. In the eleventh season of American Ninja Warrior, he conquered and won the overall championship.
Is Drew Drechsel married? Relationship with wife
No, because Drew Drechsel is currently incarcerated in a Philadelphia penitentiary, he cannot marry his longtime partner, April Beckner. She has not yet become his beloved wife.
She hardly ever receives any attention, and after Drechsel’s arrest, she cut off all contact with the public and the media. The couple also have a son named Korey. His age is approaching three years.
She worked as an instructor at New Era Gym in Connecticut when she was a young woman. She competed for the National Ninja League Championship while at the 2017 Ninja Games.
What happened to America Ninja Warrior winner Drew Drechsel?
The 33-year-old was jailed and charged with forcing the child to give him pornographic images and have sex with her, according to the U.S. District Attorney’s Office in New Jersey.
Drechsel has been accused of committing numerous crimes, such as creating child pornography, recruiting minors to travel for illicit sexual purposes, and illicit relations with minors. He is currently incarcerated awaiting trial.
