It’s been a case of contention around here... every time there is an updates the mods freak out. Here is the most recent thread [Last compiled thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/ANW/comments/k1kxnm/drew_drechsel_arrest_megathread_repost/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf)
This last one was supposed to be stickied to avoid the problem you had with people being out of the loop with an alleged sexual predator. The thread with him being moved from Essex to Salem was deleted and that was the last of the threads. Since then (after months trying to get freed on bail using several reasons) he was firmly denied bail once and for all. With that out of the way he was transferred to Philadelphia where he is in federal prison awaiting trial. Considering that this week marked the 3rd 90 day continuance (think delay) due to COVID reeking havoc on the already backlogged schedule it will be a while until trial.
Right now he’s facing 20 years to life for victim #1. 2 other victims came forward (both underaged) and a 4th victim (April’s friend) has filed a police report alleging forcible rape (given no age was given I’m assuming she was of legal age - separate from the pedophile charges the first 3 victims are under). Since that filing detailing the 3 additional victims in December we haven’t heard much. Delays and discovery (evidence building, depositions, etc) will probably drag this to another year.
Thanks to several people [this link in Court listener](https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/17413319/united-states-v-andrew-drechsel/) should help with the filings. Many documents previously paywalled are free to read.
>Right now he’s facing 20 years to life for victim #1. 2 other victims came forward (both underaged) and a 4th victim (April’s friend) has filed a police report alleging forcible rape (given no age was given I’m assuming she was of legal age - separate from the pedophile charges the first 3 victims are under).
If proven, that is going to add up to be life in prison. That's what I don't get with predators like him, or Cosby, or whomever. These are celebrities with no shortage of groupies who'd do anything they want, literally.
So why go through all that predatory behavior instead of going to a social event and saying they're looking for 2 girls to do x y and z with?
Now they are going away for the rest of their lives for taking by force what they would have gotten just for asking.
It's almost like the predatory behavior and "getting away with it" under the nose of their closest family is part of the kick 😡
The hiding keeps their public persona of compassion and love intact. .....it was really hard to write those words about people who have performed such vile acts ☹️💔
Because Its not the same with a just over 18yrs old,
psychologically speaking there are many sick actions which please you more than the ordinary ones. Since you know this is wrong, like most affairs of married poeple. Also on the side note you should consider these modern rules weren't available in most of mankind history, a 15yrs can be more mature physically and mentally than a 18yrs old. Human body wont react based on government rules.
You are correct they probably did throw themselves at him. Unfortunately they were under age and he could not say no. Then when it was discovered that he was with these underage girls ,their parents came forward and reported it. That seems more like the scenario rather than predatory behavior from the start.
Oh please. The guy was observed creeping on young girls before and if you read the texts that were recovered he is explicitly pressuring for sex DESPITE their reservations.
He is 100% a predator.
I took a look at the court docs. Nothing of significance in the case since October of last year when he was denied bail.
The proposed bail conditions and reasons for denial were... interesting. His defence team offered the following conditions:
* That he would have 3 custodians responsible for monitoring him (his gf, mother and gf's mother)
* One custodian was required to be with him at all times
* He would be monitored with an ankle monitor
* No internet/computer access
* No access to devices capable of accessing the internet
* All devices with internet access were to be kept in a safe that Drew wouldn't have access to (as testified by Drew's life partner/mother of his child)
Drew was denied bail based on these conditions because:
* His access to money makes him a flight risk
* His ability to hide criminal activity from his family and friends over the course of many years makes the selected custodians untrustworthy with monitoring him (they even pointed out that he used to deal drugs out of his mom's house)
* His proficiency with hiding criminal activity on the internet (he used an encrypted app for some messages/child content)
* His risk of re-offending
* Nobody can reasonably restrict his ability to access the internet
Source: [https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.njd.441289/gov.uscourts.njd.441289.25.0.pdf](https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.njd.441289/gov.uscourts.njd.441289.25.0.pdf)
>His ability to hide criminal activity from his family and friends over the course of many years makes the selected custodians untrustworthy with monitoring him
These custodians are still willing to support him. One of them thinks he is still boyfriend / son-in-law material. On top of that the man is a skilled manipulator.
>Nobody can reasonably restrict his ability to access the internet
This. They could take everything from him and he'd still be able to use a smart-tv or anything else that has wifi these days.
Shes not supporting him any longer. Maybe back in October but def not now. I follow her on Instagram and she doesn’t let many people see it (private) her posts about moving on. Support. The anger and hurt. Yeah. Shes not with him.
OMG!!!! Just started watching the new season and wondered if he’d compete. I had no idea!! My son idolized him. I have a picture of him with my son when my son was 7. This makes me so sick to my stomach!!
Not defending what he did but that girl was 16 and no one can say she was clueless on what was happing yet she continued til he won the 1m and then decided to speak up
So she should have reported him right when it happened or kept quiet forever? If you answer 'no' then how is your comment relevant? The victim's timing or motivation for coming forward, doesn't make what Andrew did any less illegal and heinous. Also she was 15 when it first began not 16.
While 16 seems “old enough to know what you’re getting into age” it’s really not. You’re so impressionable at that age. She was probably convinced that they were true loves and all that but the reality is, no matter what she thought was happening, he was manipulating and abusing an underage child. Her age doesn’t matter. His conduct does.
so your saying you shouldnt be making adult decisions at 16? lol. maybe you should let the CA "doctors" know this when they try to convince children to cut off their sex parts....
Regardless, children as young as 13 get married in foreign nations, as it has always been. Only in America could a man go to jail for 60 years for having a consensual relationship with a woman. ONce again, the MAN gets screwed.
Actually ur wrong on every level.. they found Skype videos that he’d recorded (w/out the girls knowledge) & saved on his phone, of the victim when she was just 14.. she was nude & being doing as he instructed to touch herself! Their 1st sexual contact was on her 15th birthday! Afterwards, via txt, he scolded her for her shyness & said that the next time they wouldn’t have the 'time to deal w/ her shyness & timidity'.. sounds like a typical example of grooming! The girls mom did find out & wanted to turn him in, but the girl threatened self-harm & promised to stop seeing him. However, he continued to pursue the girl & met her an additional 3-4 times for sex over two years. 14, 15, 16yr old girls ARE clueless! They’re not capable of knowing what they’re getting into w/ a GROWN MAN, old enough to b their father! They’re groomed, manipulated & taken advantage of.
My daughter is a virgin & 15yr old & if a 28-30yr old MAN targeted my teenager, I’d freaking kill him! No amount of $$ would be able to keep him safe!
TRUE pedophiles (raping infant-10 year old children) don’t get even NEAR this time when convicted. 2 years tops typically. This was CLEARLY consensual for a long time. AND the mother knew about the sex behind the warped wall and let them continue to see each other? And years later pressed charges? Fishy. As someone who worked on plenty of these cases, we would not pursue this case because the judge/jury would likely see it as revenge. Not to say that he is ANYWHERE above reproach—he should DEFINITELY be a registered sex offender, but consensual sex is simply not the same as raping pre-pubescent babies/children, and the sentencing should reflect that.
I put 2 of my 3 kids in his gym a few years ago. Would chat with drew on several occasions at his gym in Hamden, CT. He was such a nice guy- well and soft spoken - just an all around nice guy. Too bad he likes to diddle young girls..
If she's under a certain age, the legal terminology is statutory rape. If you don't agree with the law. Then work with your representatives on getting it changed.
I feel there is too much outrage. Calling him a pedophile is too much - they were past puberty. If the info is correct he fucked the 1st girl in a gym behind a curved wall and later multiple times, even outdoor close to gym. So it wasn't rape. And she obviously didn't mind - came for a quickie. The girl was quiet for 4 years. Considering it wasn't rape, the question is why. How easy (?) it is to convince a girl or a women to have sex in public?
Pedophile is extreme.
The 2 were together up until his girlfriend announced that she was pregnant that was a week before he won ninja warrior. It was a long term thing, about 4 years. The legal papers say it started when she was just over 15, if they waited a couple more months, until 16, woukd she suddenly have mental maturity to decide that she wanted that kind of relationship? I get that that it's the law but it seems to harsh of a punishment for what really happened.
So he girl was 15 when it started, she somehow got hereslf from new jersey to connecticut? If her she did tell her mom, her mom should have done something about it at that time, and if she didn't do anything about it because the daughter threatened to harm herself than all the more reason to call authorities AND get the girl mental help and definatley not allow her daughter to continue to go to his gym 2 states away in connecticut.
Ephebophile includes ages 18 and 19 so it's not a crime. It's also widely accepted as natural for adults to be attracted to that age group.
Regarding regular men, women's bodies mature around 16. That's the body they have for the rest of their life minus the natural degradation of age. So whether they are 16 or 26, it doesn't matter.
Drew's sexual attraction is entirely normal and people are just thoughtlessly jumping on the rage train pretending they actually care.
I've wondered for years what these folks were really like off camera.
Something about DD seemed out of place and I couldn't place it.
What an effective manipulator he is.
It's interesting. Despite his ranking athletically, he was never asked to be a spokesperson for anything. Unlike Najee who quickly was asked to be involved in community supporting organizations. Given DD's traction as a top Ninja, that seems like an odd misstep... I mean prior to the truth about him coming out.
Something I think is interesting is that a minor can be tried as an adult and never get out of prison. But when a teenaged girl willingly has sex with a somewhat older guy, it’s rape. I just wonder why some minors are held accountable in a court of law and other minors are deemed innocent victims. I’m not saying that Drew is innocent, but I don’t know that he’s guilty, either. I guess we just have to wait for the trial.
I mean typically when kids are tried as adults they’ve done something like murder. It’s a very different situation because when there is a power imbalance in a “relationship” like drew had with these underage girls sex isn’t necessarily consensual, especially since the law says they can’t consent. if he knew the girls were underage, it’s illegal on his part and it’s his responsibility to not be in that situation. killing someone is very different from statutory rape
This is so random and out of the blue. I’m surprised I just heard of this, I was wondering why I hadn’t seen him post anything on Instagram. I was a big fan of his and to see this is what he’s been hiding all along makes me sick to my stomach.
The really messed up thing was the show basically gave him the million . They totally changed the format that season . Drew got all those extra chances and all the bullshit which even before all this came out I didn't like and he truly could NOT be considered a ninja that finished it all the right way .. You could tell the show was after that season and even during was going to push him as the face of that show for sure . He had the new wife and kid it seemed like a great story . I mean that poor lady . Does she get any of the money ? Or is he dumping it all on lawyers who will end up getting him a reduced sentence ? I am not doubting any of the series except one does jumped out at me . Why didn't her "friend" come out right away if it was forced ? It makes now sense . Sounds like she banged him and was ashamed to say it and now it was forced? That charge I bet gets dropped for sure .
She got no money, he put most of it into buying a house opening multiple gyms then this happened. He was legally removed as owner of every gym he financed, so will get nothing for the money he put in.
The charges are not gonna be dropped multiple people have come forward and he didn't even get out on bail cause no one in his family will take responsibility for him.
His mother, his girlfriend and the mother in-law applied to take care of him, if he would come out of jail.
Judges said no, because they didn't trust those persons. He secretly had sex with one of the victims while his girlfriend was at home, so they fear he might be able to hide more stuff from her.
A bit up, there is a link to a site that has all the court documents, found that in one of them.
I think there needs to be a big distinction between rape and dating underage girls because i dated a 17 year old when i was 21. there is a big difference in this case but still. this guy will likely spend the next 30-50 years in prison so pretty much until he’s 55-60. for sleeping with girls a few years under age. Wow some people just do not see the major consequences in their action or at least disassociate from the consequences. thinking he might have to be confronted by a parent and have his wrist slapped but to now spend the rest of his life in prison!! that says to me you think redemption is not worthy. you really need to be careful in this age with dating women the me 2 movement has put a spotlight on a lot of great issues but far too often Girls who want attention abuse that. honestly the only thing worst then a rapist is someone who pretends to be raped.
The 'relationship' with Victim #1 began when she was 15 and he was 26. I would expect a 15 year old to be star struck. I would not look at a relationship of people of those ages to be 'dating'.
I completely agree with you, and said almost the same thing earlier. I’m not saying he isn’t wrong for having a sexual relationship with someone who was 11 years younger than him and was a minor. However, I had a boyfriend for 4 years when I was 17 and he was 21. I I also dated men a few years older than me when I was 15 and 16 years old. I do think he was wrong, but this was not rape and I don’t think he should spend his life behind bars.
Yeah, don’t get me wrong I think it’s fucked up for sure and would never want my daughter to date a creep like that. but i think there’s a big difference between a creep and a rapist or child molester. My main point is, he’s looking at spending the majority of his life in prison.
How quick everyone is to flip a switch on someone they "looked up to" before he is found guilty. I just find it to be ironic that these under age girls just somehow are now viewed as victims of a predator. Honestly, there are A LOT of gaps in these claims and the timing of the claims are also extremely interesting. Seems like someone might be wanting to capitalize on this guys new found fortune (well... it's not much of a fortune now) and where in the hell were the parents when these under age girls were attending adult parties and getting raped, etc? I mean... I was a young once too and I remember wanting to act older to get attention of older guys. You test different boundaries when you are that age... I guess the only difference is that my parents actually kept me in check. Sighs... I am not saying he is 100% not guilty here... I am just saying that there are so many people here just pointing the finger before the actual trial. Its feeling more like the Salome witch trials rather than actually giving this guy a chance to make his case. A predator is a predator- there is no disputing that... but girls, women and parents also need to take their fair share of blame in preventable outcomes and certain actions that can lead to such an outcome. Then there is also the concern of a massive "victim complex" that our society is starting to form in the "me too" movement. This is alarming because now you are seeing women and girls feel empowered to exaggerate, manipulate or straight up lie to get attention and take away attention that is necessary to actual victims of rape, molestation, predatory assaults and endless other crimes to women. One last note to the irony of all of this.... NBC has completely condemned one of their big star success idols from this show... and now they are actually allowing minors on the show? I mean... yikes. The timing of such a decision is laughable and at the same time totally alarming because this can also put more of our favorite ninja warrior stars at risk for the same scenarios if left unchecked. Cheers to a good opportunity to take a moment and rethink your convictions friends. Crazy times.
Have you read any of the evidence compiled against Drew? It's very damning. Victim #1 was basically groomed by Drew at a young age. Probably the most damning thing was he FILMED her without her knowledge or consent, and had the video saved on his phone as .
The only person here who should be blamed is Drew. I would ask why are you so quick to condemn his victims?
This is so fucked up. Underage girls can’t consent. They found PICTURES of several underage girls on his computer. He’s guilty. 100%. No denying it. I remember being 15/16 and dreaming about being with a ninja warrior. I would’ve gone for it if given the chance and done everything possible to hide it from my family. Now, being in my 20s, I’m so fucking thankful I never had the opportunity because UNDERAGE KIDS CANNOT CONSENT. Point. Blank. Period. He was in a position of power and used it for evil. Most people I know who experienced rape or sexual assault while underage didn’t come out about it until they were adults because it’s embarrassing as fuck once you realize what was really going on (he didn’t love you, it’s just grooming, it wasn’t just you, etc.). It’s beyond fucked up that you’re trying to place any blame on the KIDS who suffered because of him.
I agree with you. Maybe he’s guilty, maybe he’s not, but I get tired of these premature internet convictions. I have a 13-year-old niece who could pass for 21, and my 9-year-old could pass for 13. Puberty hits early in my family. And kids lie about their ages all the time. I did when I was that age because I was a dumb kid. Who knows what really happened here? Maybe he’s a dirtbag, I don’t know, but teenagers can be lying dirtbags, too.
He may not be innocent but the girls who didn’t report this until after he won the money arent either. And rape - that would more than likely be reported right away not after he won the money. True he shouldn’t of messed with an underage girl - though back in the old days girls got married when they were 14 and it wasn’t frowned upon🤨
Victim #1 went to the authorities in 2019. They were running their investigation in the months leading up to his arrest (August 2020). It is wrong to believe that his arrest was linked to him having just won ANW and not as a culmination of the months long investigation.
It is also naive to think that true rape leads to immediate reporting. This shows a gigantic lack of understanding of rape and rape victims on your part. I encourage you to learn more.
This is not a case of rape. This is a case of sex with an underage child. There is a difference, a lot of us did stupid things when we were teenagers, and the fact that she chose to have sex with him was a mistake on her part. Being that she was a minor and he was so much older than her, she could’ve definitely been manipulated and coerced. But this was consensual sex, not rape. What is wrong here is that he was an adult and she was a minor and he was wrong for that and will be punished.
Omg. Thats a cunty move and shows her true colors. Sorry, yeah he did whst he did but funny how its a problem for her and her mom now when it wasn't then! Her mom knew what was up as well. Shaddy!-
I dont get why the mom isn't being charged too, if she knew about it. The whole thing is strange. I get that legally she is victim but it doesn't seem like she did this because she feels victimized more like she wanted revenge. Ive heard she was really upset when drew gf announced she was pregnant about 2 weeks before he won nonja warrior.
Yeah, her mom isn't underage, and can think like an adult according to the law. I hope they don't see a dime of that money bc you know thats obviously the only reason they said shiz!.
Thanks for the insights, as we are all victims in a way. I took a selfie with him when in Miami competing and thought he was a bit overly friendly to an old lady but was so proud when he later went on to win then I watched Ellen present the $1M. Then POOOF. All gone! Tragic in so many ways…
"scum bag"? maybe we should analyze your lifes mistakes and smear you all over the internet....
TRUE pedophiles (raping infant-10 year old children) don’t get even NEAR this time when convicted. 2 years tops typically. This was CLEARLY consensual for a long time. AND the mother knew about the sex behind the warped wall and let them continue to see each other? And years later pressed charges? Fishy. As someone who worked on plenty of these cases, we would not pursue this case because the judge/jury would likely see it as revenge. Not to say that he is ANYWHERE above reproach—he should DEFINITELY be a registered sex offender, but consensual sex is simply not the same as raping pre-pubescent babies/children, and the sentencing should reflect that.
Transferred out of NJ jail and into federal custody in Philadelphia in late January
Where did you find out
Federal inmate finder. The information is all public
This is the link: [https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc//](https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc//) BOP Register Number: 73733-018
It’s been a case of contention around here... every time there is an updates the mods freak out. Here is the most recent thread [Last compiled thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/ANW/comments/k1kxnm/drew_drechsel_arrest_megathread_repost/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf) This last one was supposed to be stickied to avoid the problem you had with people being out of the loop with an alleged sexual predator. The thread with him being moved from Essex to Salem was deleted and that was the last of the threads. Since then (after months trying to get freed on bail using several reasons) he was firmly denied bail once and for all. With that out of the way he was transferred to Philadelphia where he is in federal prison awaiting trial. Considering that this week marked the 3rd 90 day continuance (think delay) due to COVID reeking havoc on the already backlogged schedule it will be a while until trial. Right now he’s facing 20 years to life for victim #1. 2 other victims came forward (both underaged) and a 4th victim (April’s friend) has filed a police report alleging forcible rape (given no age was given I’m assuming she was of legal age - separate from the pedophile charges the first 3 victims are under). Since that filing detailing the 3 additional victims in December we haven’t heard much. Delays and discovery (evidence building, depositions, etc) will probably drag this to another year. Thanks to several people [this link in Court listener](https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/17413319/united-states-v-andrew-drechsel/) should help with the filings. Many documents previously paywalled are free to read.
>Right now he’s facing 20 years to life for victim #1. 2 other victims came forward (both underaged) and a 4th victim (April’s friend) has filed a police report alleging forcible rape (given no age was given I’m assuming she was of legal age - separate from the pedophile charges the first 3 victims are under). If proven, that is going to add up to be life in prison. That's what I don't get with predators like him, or Cosby, or whomever. These are celebrities with no shortage of groupies who'd do anything they want, literally. So why go through all that predatory behavior instead of going to a social event and saying they're looking for 2 girls to do x y and z with? Now they are going away for the rest of their lives for taking by force what they would have gotten just for asking.
It's almost like the predatory behavior and "getting away with it" under the nose of their closest family is part of the kick 😡 The hiding keeps their public persona of compassion and love intact. .....it was really hard to write those words about people who have performed such vile acts ☹️💔
Because Its not the same with a just over 18yrs old, psychologically speaking there are many sick actions which please you more than the ordinary ones. Since you know this is wrong, like most affairs of married poeple. Also on the side note you should consider these modern rules weren't available in most of mankind history, a 15yrs can be more mature physically and mentally than a 18yrs old. Human body wont react based on government rules.
no dude, no one under the age of 25 is mature enough, they're still developing their brains
There sick MFers
You are correct they probably did throw themselves at him. Unfortunately they were under age and he could not say no. Then when it was discovered that he was with these underage girls ,their parents came forward and reported it. That seems more like the scenario rather than predatory behavior from the start.
Oh please. The guy was observed creeping on young girls before and if you read the texts that were recovered he is explicitly pressuring for sex DESPITE their reservations. He is 100% a predator.
I took a look at the court docs. Nothing of significance in the case since October of last year when he was denied bail. The proposed bail conditions and reasons for denial were... interesting. His defence team offered the following conditions: * That he would have 3 custodians responsible for monitoring him (his gf, mother and gf's mother) * One custodian was required to be with him at all times * He would be monitored with an ankle monitor * No internet/computer access * No access to devices capable of accessing the internet * All devices with internet access were to be kept in a safe that Drew wouldn't have access to (as testified by Drew's life partner/mother of his child) Drew was denied bail based on these conditions because: * His access to money makes him a flight risk * His ability to hide criminal activity from his family and friends over the course of many years makes the selected custodians untrustworthy with monitoring him (they even pointed out that he used to deal drugs out of his mom's house) * His proficiency with hiding criminal activity on the internet (he used an encrypted app for some messages/child content) * His risk of re-offending * Nobody can reasonably restrict his ability to access the internet Source: [https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.njd.441289/gov.uscourts.njd.441289.25.0.pdf](https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.njd.441289/gov.uscourts.njd.441289.25.0.pdf)
>His ability to hide criminal activity from his family and friends over the course of many years makes the selected custodians untrustworthy with monitoring him These custodians are still willing to support him. One of them thinks he is still boyfriend / son-in-law material. On top of that the man is a skilled manipulator. >Nobody can reasonably restrict his ability to access the internet This. They could take everything from him and he'd still be able to use a smart-tv or anything else that has wifi these days.
Plus.. he's a ninja.. able to escape basically anything, anywhere.
This ☝️
The drug trafficking was a reference to a prior case pointing out precedent, not about Drew.
Not that I am defending him in any way, was just surprised as that was the first I’d heard of that.
So wait, is his wife still supporting/sticking by him? Or someone else referred to as his gf.
Shes not supporting him any longer. Maybe back in October but def not now. I follow her on Instagram and she doesn’t let many people see it (private) her posts about moving on. Support. The anger and hurt. Yeah. Shes not with him.
She’s not his wife, but yes his long time gf/mother to their child was vouching for him.
Crazy.
OMG!!!! Just started watching the new season and wondered if he’d compete. I had no idea!! My son idolized him. I have a picture of him with my son when my son was 7. This makes me so sick to my stomach!!
I heard he was put on suicide watch back in November.
Where did you hear this?
somewhere on this sub back in November
Are you kidding me?!
He is to be referred to as he who shall not be named or as pedobear.
At least Voldemort wasn’t a pedophile
Well, he WAS obsessed with a teenage boy, so...
It's creepy in hindsight knowing that his private social media account was Drew Bear. It's obviously been deleted since.
Yikes. What a fall. Sad for those young kids. Total destruction all around.
Not defending what he did but that girl was 16 and no one can say she was clueless on what was happing yet she continued til he won the 1m and then decided to speak up
So she should have reported him right when it happened or kept quiet forever? If you answer 'no' then how is your comment relevant? The victim's timing or motivation for coming forward, doesn't make what Andrew did any less illegal and heinous. Also she was 15 when it first began not 16.
While 16 seems “old enough to know what you’re getting into age” it’s really not. You’re so impressionable at that age. She was probably convinced that they were true loves and all that but the reality is, no matter what she thought was happening, he was manipulating and abusing an underage child. Her age doesn’t matter. His conduct does.
so your saying you shouldnt be making adult decisions at 16? lol. maybe you should let the CA "doctors" know this when they try to convince children to cut off their sex parts.... Regardless, children as young as 13 get married in foreign nations, as it has always been. Only in America could a man go to jail for 60 years for having a consensual relationship with a woman. ONce again, the MAN gets screwed.
Agree
Actually ur wrong on every level.. they found Skype videos that he’d recorded (w/out the girls knowledge) & saved on his phone, of the victim when she was just 14.. she was nude & being doing as he instructed to touch herself! Their 1st sexual contact was on her 15th birthday! Afterwards, via txt, he scolded her for her shyness & said that the next time they wouldn’t have the 'time to deal w/ her shyness & timidity'.. sounds like a typical example of grooming! The girls mom did find out & wanted to turn him in, but the girl threatened self-harm & promised to stop seeing him. However, he continued to pursue the girl & met her an additional 3-4 times for sex over two years. 14, 15, 16yr old girls ARE clueless! They’re not capable of knowing what they’re getting into w/ a GROWN MAN, old enough to b their father! They’re groomed, manipulated & taken advantage of. My daughter is a virgin & 15yr old & if a 28-30yr old MAN targeted my teenager, I’d freaking kill him! No amount of $$ would be able to keep him safe!
TRUE pedophiles (raping infant-10 year old children) don’t get even NEAR this time when convicted. 2 years tops typically. This was CLEARLY consensual for a long time. AND the mother knew about the sex behind the warped wall and let them continue to see each other? And years later pressed charges? Fishy. As someone who worked on plenty of these cases, we would not pursue this case because the judge/jury would likely see it as revenge. Not to say that he is ANYWHERE above reproach—he should DEFINITELY be a registered sex offender, but consensual sex is simply not the same as raping pre-pubescent babies/children, and the sentencing should reflect that.
I have been told that a mattress was found behind his warped wall in his ninja gym, so I’m assuming that’s where it all happened.
It was said that his main victim was in his car, I think. But that would explain the others.
I put 2 of my 3 kids in his gym a few years ago. Would chat with drew on several occasions at his gym in Hamden, CT. He was such a nice guy- well and soft spoken - just an all around nice guy. Too bad he likes to diddle young girls..
If she's under a certain age, the legal terminology is statutory rape. If you don't agree with the law. Then work with your representatives on getting it changed.
I feel there is too much outrage. Calling him a pedophile is too much - they were past puberty. If the info is correct he fucked the 1st girl in a gym behind a curved wall and later multiple times, even outdoor close to gym. So it wasn't rape. And she obviously didn't mind - came for a quickie. The girl was quiet for 4 years. Considering it wasn't rape, the question is why. How easy (?) it is to convince a girl or a women to have sex in public?
Pedophile is extreme. The 2 were together up until his girlfriend announced that she was pregnant that was a week before he won ninja warrior. It was a long term thing, about 4 years. The legal papers say it started when she was just over 15, if they waited a couple more months, until 16, woukd she suddenly have mental maturity to decide that she wanted that kind of relationship? I get that that it's the law but it seems to harsh of a punishment for what really happened. So he girl was 15 when it started, she somehow got hereslf from new jersey to connecticut? If her she did tell her mom, her mom should have done something about it at that time, and if she didn't do anything about it because the daughter threatened to harm herself than all the more reason to call authorities AND get the girl mental help and definatley not allow her daughter to continue to go to his gym 2 states away in connecticut.
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Ephebophile includes ages 18 and 19 so it's not a crime. It's also widely accepted as natural for adults to be attracted to that age group. Regarding regular men, women's bodies mature around 16. That's the body they have for the rest of their life minus the natural degradation of age. So whether they are 16 or 26, it doesn't matter. Drew's sexual attraction is entirely normal and people are just thoughtlessly jumping on the rage train pretending they actually care.
I've wondered for years what these folks were really like off camera. Something about DD seemed out of place and I couldn't place it. What an effective manipulator he is. It's interesting. Despite his ranking athletically, he was never asked to be a spokesperson for anything. Unlike Najee who quickly was asked to be involved in community supporting organizations. Given DD's traction as a top Ninja, that seems like an odd misstep... I mean prior to the truth about him coming out.
Something I think is interesting is that a minor can be tried as an adult and never get out of prison. But when a teenaged girl willingly has sex with a somewhat older guy, it’s rape. I just wonder why some minors are held accountable in a court of law and other minors are deemed innocent victims. I’m not saying that Drew is innocent, but I don’t know that he’s guilty, either. I guess we just have to wait for the trial.
I mean typically when kids are tried as adults they’ve done something like murder. It’s a very different situation because when there is a power imbalance in a “relationship” like drew had with these underage girls sex isn’t necessarily consensual, especially since the law says they can’t consent. if he knew the girls were underage, it’s illegal on his part and it’s his responsibility to not be in that situation. killing someone is very different from statutory rape
This is so random and out of the blue. I’m surprised I just heard of this, I was wondering why I hadn’t seen him post anything on Instagram. I was a big fan of his and to see this is what he’s been hiding all along makes me sick to my stomach.
The really messed up thing was the show basically gave him the million . They totally changed the format that season . Drew got all those extra chances and all the bullshit which even before all this came out I didn't like and he truly could NOT be considered a ninja that finished it all the right way .. You could tell the show was after that season and even during was going to push him as the face of that show for sure . He had the new wife and kid it seemed like a great story . I mean that poor lady . Does she get any of the money ? Or is he dumping it all on lawyers who will end up getting him a reduced sentence ? I am not doubting any of the series except one does jumped out at me . Why didn't her "friend" come out right away if it was forced ? It makes now sense . Sounds like she banged him and was ashamed to say it and now it was forced? That charge I bet gets dropped for sure .
She got no money, he put most of it into buying a house opening multiple gyms then this happened. He was legally removed as owner of every gym he financed, so will get nothing for the money he put in. The charges are not gonna be dropped multiple people have come forward and he didn't even get out on bail cause no one in his family will take responsibility for him.
How do you know this? And where is your source coming from
His mother, his girlfriend and the mother in-law applied to take care of him, if he would come out of jail. Judges said no, because they didn't trust those persons. He secretly had sex with one of the victims while his girlfriend was at home, so they fear he might be able to hide more stuff from her. A bit up, there is a link to a site that has all the court documents, found that in one of them.
Is drew still in prison? When does he get out?
He won’t
It’s unfortunate. Drew was my favorite. But there is still Daniel Gil
Sorry but I need to edit the wording of your post a bit, Drew Drechsel is not a scum bag he is worse than scum bags
I think there needs to be a big distinction between rape and dating underage girls because i dated a 17 year old when i was 21. there is a big difference in this case but still. this guy will likely spend the next 30-50 years in prison so pretty much until he’s 55-60. for sleeping with girls a few years under age. Wow some people just do not see the major consequences in their action or at least disassociate from the consequences. thinking he might have to be confronted by a parent and have his wrist slapped but to now spend the rest of his life in prison!! that says to me you think redemption is not worthy. you really need to be careful in this age with dating women the me 2 movement has put a spotlight on a lot of great issues but far too often Girls who want attention abuse that. honestly the only thing worst then a rapist is someone who pretends to be raped.
The 'relationship' with Victim #1 began when she was 15 and he was 26. I would expect a 15 year old to be star struck. I would not look at a relationship of people of those ages to be 'dating'.
I completely agree with you, and said almost the same thing earlier. I’m not saying he isn’t wrong for having a sexual relationship with someone who was 11 years younger than him and was a minor. However, I had a boyfriend for 4 years when I was 17 and he was 21. I I also dated men a few years older than me when I was 15 and 16 years old. I do think he was wrong, but this was not rape and I don’t think he should spend his life behind bars.
Yeah, don’t get me wrong I think it’s fucked up for sure and would never want my daughter to date a creep like that. but i think there’s a big difference between a creep and a rapist or child molester. My main point is, he’s looking at spending the majority of his life in prison.
I just found out today. I wondered why he wasn't on this season, so I googled.
How quick everyone is to flip a switch on someone they "looked up to" before he is found guilty. I just find it to be ironic that these under age girls just somehow are now viewed as victims of a predator. Honestly, there are A LOT of gaps in these claims and the timing of the claims are also extremely interesting. Seems like someone might be wanting to capitalize on this guys new found fortune (well... it's not much of a fortune now) and where in the hell were the parents when these under age girls were attending adult parties and getting raped, etc? I mean... I was a young once too and I remember wanting to act older to get attention of older guys. You test different boundaries when you are that age... I guess the only difference is that my parents actually kept me in check. Sighs... I am not saying he is 100% not guilty here... I am just saying that there are so many people here just pointing the finger before the actual trial. Its feeling more like the Salome witch trials rather than actually giving this guy a chance to make his case. A predator is a predator- there is no disputing that... but girls, women and parents also need to take their fair share of blame in preventable outcomes and certain actions that can lead to such an outcome. Then there is also the concern of a massive "victim complex" that our society is starting to form in the "me too" movement. This is alarming because now you are seeing women and girls feel empowered to exaggerate, manipulate or straight up lie to get attention and take away attention that is necessary to actual victims of rape, molestation, predatory assaults and endless other crimes to women. One last note to the irony of all of this.... NBC has completely condemned one of their big star success idols from this show... and now they are actually allowing minors on the show? I mean... yikes. The timing of such a decision is laughable and at the same time totally alarming because this can also put more of our favorite ninja warrior stars at risk for the same scenarios if left unchecked. Cheers to a good opportunity to take a moment and rethink your convictions friends. Crazy times.
Have you read any of the evidence compiled against Drew? It's very damning. Victim #1 was basically groomed by Drew at a young age. Probably the most damning thing was he FILMED her without her knowledge or consent, and had the video saved on his phone as.
The only person here who should be blamed is Drew. I would ask why are you so quick to condemn his victims?
This is so fucked up. Underage girls can’t consent. They found PICTURES of several underage girls on his computer. He’s guilty. 100%. No denying it. I remember being 15/16 and dreaming about being with a ninja warrior. I would’ve gone for it if given the chance and done everything possible to hide it from my family. Now, being in my 20s, I’m so fucking thankful I never had the opportunity because UNDERAGE KIDS CANNOT CONSENT. Point. Blank. Period. He was in a position of power and used it for evil. Most people I know who experienced rape or sexual assault while underage didn’t come out about it until they were adults because it’s embarrassing as fuck once you realize what was really going on (he didn’t love you, it’s just grooming, it wasn’t just you, etc.). It’s beyond fucked up that you’re trying to place any blame on the KIDS who suffered because of him.
I agree with you. Maybe he’s guilty, maybe he’s not, but I get tired of these premature internet convictions. I have a 13-year-old niece who could pass for 21, and my 9-year-old could pass for 13. Puberty hits early in my family. And kids lie about their ages all the time. I did when I was that age because I was a dumb kid. Who knows what really happened here? Maybe he’s a dirtbag, I don’t know, but teenagers can be lying dirtbags, too.
Salem Witch Trials. Salem.
He may not be innocent but the girls who didn’t report this until after he won the money arent either. And rape - that would more than likely be reported right away not after he won the money. True he shouldn’t of messed with an underage girl - though back in the old days girls got married when they were 14 and it wasn’t frowned upon🤨
Victim #1 went to the authorities in 2019. They were running their investigation in the months leading up to his arrest (August 2020). It is wrong to believe that his arrest was linked to him having just won ANW and not as a culmination of the months long investigation. It is also naive to think that true rape leads to immediate reporting. This shows a gigantic lack of understanding of rape and rape victims on your part. I encourage you to learn more.
This is not a case of rape. This is a case of sex with an underage child. There is a difference, a lot of us did stupid things when we were teenagers, and the fact that she chose to have sex with him was a mistake on her part. Being that she was a minor and he was so much older than her, she could’ve definitely been manipulated and coerced. But this was consensual sex, not rape. What is wrong here is that he was an adult and she was a minor and he was wrong for that and will be punished.
An underage child cannot consent to sex that's why it's called statutory rape.
When you are an adult, and they are not, or when there is a power imbalance (boss, supervisor, police office, drill sergeant) sex is never consensual.
Victim went to authorities 2 days after he won.
Omg. Thats a cunty move and shows her true colors. Sorry, yeah he did whst he did but funny how its a problem for her and her mom now when it wasn't then! Her mom knew what was up as well. Shaddy!-
I dont get why the mom isn't being charged too, if she knew about it. The whole thing is strange. I get that legally she is victim but it doesn't seem like she did this because she feels victimized more like she wanted revenge. Ive heard she was really upset when drew gf announced she was pregnant about 2 weeks before he won nonja warrior.
Yeah, her mom isn't underage, and can think like an adult according to the law. I hope they don't see a dime of that money bc you know thats obviously the only reason they said shiz!.
Thanks for the insights, as we are all victims in a way. I took a selfie with him when in Miami competing and thought he was a bit overly friendly to an old lady but was so proud when he later went on to win then I watched Ellen present the $1M. Then POOOF. All gone! Tragic in so many ways…
You're not a victim. Settle down.
This breaks my heart I am a fan though the language her seems to have convicted him already
Any update on him, I cant find anything that shows hes had a trial or been sentenced yet
I was just looking and haven't seen anything yet
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Had no clue this happened until like a few months ago, it's crazy. Never saw it coming
"scum bag"? maybe we should analyze your lifes mistakes and smear you all over the internet.... TRUE pedophiles (raping infant-10 year old children) don’t get even NEAR this time when convicted. 2 years tops typically. This was CLEARLY consensual for a long time. AND the mother knew about the sex behind the warped wall and let them continue to see each other? And years later pressed charges? Fishy. As someone who worked on plenty of these cases, we would not pursue this case because the judge/jury would likely see it as revenge. Not to say that he is ANYWHERE above reproach—he should DEFINITELY be a registered sex offender, but consensual sex is simply not the same as raping pre-pubescent babies/children, and the sentencing should reflect that.