Drechsel won the last season of NBC’s obstacle course competition show, "American Ninja Warrior" and has also served as a mentor on "American Ninja Warrior Junior. A video, seemingly a chat recorded by Drechsel, was taken in December 2015, when the victim was just 15, per the complaint.Frank J. Riccio II, Drechsel's lawyer, issued a statement on Twitter and declined to comment further when reached by Fox News."Mr. The news and stories that matters, delivered weekday mornings.Lara Solanki / NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images file All market data delayed 20 minutes. "Dreschel also co-owns Real Life Ninja Academy, a set of gyms with locations in New York and Connecticut.Gwen Aviles is a trending news and culture reporter for NBC News. or redistributed.
(Photo by: Tsutomu Fujita/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images) Drew Drechsel, 2019's " American Ninja Warrior " champion, has been charged with child sex crimes, the U.S. Attorney's Office of the District of New Jersey said in a press release on Tuesday. "Moving forward, the American Ninja Warrior brand will sever all ties with Mr. Drechsel, including his appearance on future seasons of the show. Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. "Get breaking news alerts and special reports. However, Riccio “Mr. The complaint says the victim "threatened to harm herself" should her mom call the police beforehand.Drechsel was cumulatively charged with the manufacture of child pornography, enticement of a minor to travel for illicit sexual conduct, travel with the intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor and use of interstate commerce to entice a minor. Drew Drechsel, winner of season 11 of NBC's competition show "American Ninja Warrior," was arrested and charged Tuesday with seeking sex with a … "American Ninja Warrior is a family show that has inspired countless people, and we will not let the actions of one contestant tarnish the hard work and amazing stories of so many," the spokesperson said.