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Former 'American Ninja Warrior' Champion Sentenced to 10 Years for Child Exploitation

Drew Drechsel pleaded guilty to charges of child pornography and enticing a minor to cross state lines for sex.

  • Drechsel, 35, was sentenced to 121 months in federal prison and 15 years of supervised release.
  • He must pay $100,000 in restitution to the victim, who was 14 when the relationship began.
  • The offenses occurred between 2014 and 2019, with Drechsel meeting the victim at an event.
  • Law enforcement found incriminating images on Drechsel's phone during a 2019 investigation.
  • NBC has severed all ties with Drechsel after his arrest and conviction.
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