Drew Drechsel, the Season 11 winner of the NBC show “American Ninja Warrior,” has been sentenced to 121 months (10 years) in prison.
The sentencing, confirmed by the United States Attorney’s Office District of New Jersey on June 26, 2024, follows Drechsel’s conviction on federal charges involving inappropriate conduct with a minor.
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Arrest of American Ninja Warrior Winner
Drechsel was first arrested in 2020, during the filming of Season 12 of “American Ninja Warrior.” In response, NBC cut ties with the athlete, removing his presence from the season.
At the time, Drechsel was in a relationship with his longtime girlfriend, April Beckner, with whom he had a child in 2019.
Drechsel faced federal charges that included “seeking inappropriate images from a minor” and “inducing the minor to engage in explicit activities.”
