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Post by anwsuperfan on Jan 26, 2021 0:13:04 GMT -5
After some digging, I found out he got transferred to a federal detention center in Philadelphia and his register number is 73733-018. We'll see what happens next and if I can find any additional information.
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Post by arsenette on Jan 26, 2021 3:08:13 GMT -5
After some digging, I found out he got transferred to a federal detention center in Philadelphia and his register number is 73733-018. We'll see what happens next and if I can find any additional information. Yeah that's what I meant earlier about transfer to federal custody. That database is nationwide rather than what we've been using with VineLink. Once in there though it's difficult to get more information. My guess is that now that they've established he's not going anywhere before trial they just moved him into federal custody rather than state custody like he was before. He's in in for the long haul unless something changes with the plea agreement. That said, he's facing several counts on just the first victim with 2 character witnesses (underage victims) and an alleged aggravated rape (doesn't seem to be underage). The thought of plea dealing out of that seems improbably at this point provided more victims have not been discovered since the December update. We'll be looking at this page for any official updates from now on. www.courtlistener.com/docket/17413319/united-states-v-andrew-drechsel/#entry-9 Thanks for looking in for additional information. These cases take a long time and even longer with the COVID delays. |
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Post by wrestlingfan55 on Jan 30, 2021 12:50:59 GMT -5
I do wonder how the competitors (and higher-ups) in Japan reacted to this news. He had a big impact on the current era of Sasuke so this must have been a huge shock to them also.
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Post by arsenette on Jan 30, 2021 16:03:48 GMT -5
I do wonder how the competitors (and higher-ups) in Japan reacted to this news. He had a big impact on the current era of Sasuke so this must have been a huge shock to them also. I mentioned it before a few pages back. The initial was thinking it was a bad joke or internet meme (like all those rip (insert celeb name) daily on social media). Then it was "oh he's fine because it's not true" when they realized he didn't post bail. Still you had his defenders. Then when he was extradited into federal custody in another state the wheels came off the defender bus. Now with it where he was deemed a danger to society and denied bail until trial under federal court and facing life imprisonment (before they knew there were multiple victims) they know how serious it is. The vast majority couldn't wrap their brain around it and laughed it off thinking she's of legal age now (without knowing the details of what actually happened). Others (a small few but prominent ones) went nuclear and broke down into a major depression accusing us of lying to destroy someone so nice. That took a while but they aren't taking it too good. To be fair it was the same here with a lot of you who had a really hard time understanding the scale and how it could tie to someone whom many thought they "knew". It's human nature. They were crushed. The higher ups just did what NBC did which is forget he ever happened and push the new narrative. Sasuke however is different given their disdain for the foreigners in general (as I found out the hard way) so if anything I'm sure they were relieved they could legit finally get rid of Drew. As for literally everyone else? They feel terrible because they legit idolized the man. Even if he's found innocent (which is unlikely given he's given them evidence), his reputation is destroyed and most of all from a practical standpoint his trustworthiness is as well within that group. They feel betrayed. |
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Post by Sasuke Mania on Jan 30, 2021 17:50:08 GMT -5
I do wonder how the competitors (and higher-ups) in Japan reacted to this news. He had a big impact on the current era of Sasuke so this must have been a huge shock to them also. I mentioned it before a few pages back. The initial was thinking it was a bad joke or internet meme (like all those rip (insert celeb name) daily on social media). Then it was "oh he's fine because it's not true" when they realized he didn't post bail. Still you had his defenders. Then when he was extradited into federal custody in another state the wheels came off the defender bus. Now with it where he was deemed a danger to society and denied bail until trial under federal court and facing life imprisonment (before they knew there were multiple victims) they know how serious it is. The vast majority couldn't wrap their brain around it and laughed it off thinking she's of legal age now (without knowing the details of what actually happened). Others (a small few but prominent ones) went nuclear and broke down into a major depression accusing us of lying to destroy someone so nice. That took a while but they aren't taking it too good. To be fair it was the same here with a lot of you who had a really hard time understanding the scale and how it could tie to someone whom many thought they "knew". It's human nature. They were crushed. The higher ups just did what NBC did which is forget he ever happened and push the new narrative. Sasuke however is different given their disdain for the foreigners in general (as I found out the hard way) so if anything I'm sure they were relieved they could legit finally get rid of Drew. As for literally everyone else? They feel terrible because they legit idolized the man. Even if he's found innocent (which is unlikely given he's given them evidence), his reputation is destroyed and most of all from a practical standpoint his trustworthiness is as well within that group. They feel betrayed. Basically this. From what I saw for the reactions, most were asking what happened (most fans are vague when responding ig) and those that did know what happened either took it as if he just simply was arrested for something and he would be released, or that it was some sick joke. A lot know what happened now and have condemned it, of course, but his character (as a competitor) is mentioned from time to time (it's a bit hard to describe it). There were also some people trying to ask competitors like Yuuji and Takeda what they thought about the situation, which imo isn't exactly right (if they want to respond, then they will, but people shouldn't put pressure on stuff like this). Other than that, I'd say you summed it up pretty well. |
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Post by ann2750 on Mar 13, 2021 0:48:44 GMT -5
Any updates on Drew? When is his court hearing?
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Post by arsenette on Mar 13, 2021 15:10:17 GMT -5
Any updates on Drew? When is his court hearing? The last order was on 12/17/2020 So if I did my math right something should be decided this week. Probably another continuance for 90 days because of COVID but dunno. Time wise though it would fall next week at some point. |
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Post by arsenette on Mar 15, 2021 14:26:57 GMT -5
Right on cue:
That means it's being continued for another 90 days. COVID delay.
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Post by jfan02 on Jun 1, 2021 5:22:58 GMT -5
I know I'm VERY late in posting my thoughts on this, but I first heard about Drew's arrest in a lengthy Instagram post by Geoff Britten around the time Season 12 was getting ready to air. He didn't mention Drew by name, but he made it clear, "You let me down, you let my family down, and you let a whole lot of other people down." When I realized it was Drew, I was as shocked as anyone because he seemed like a pretty nice, pretty cool guy. Unlike some of y'all, I've never met the man, so everything I knew about him came from watching ANW, Sasuke, and social media. I went on Arsenette's website where I was able to read the full report, and I found it very disturbing. I just hope and pray that April is able to move on from this and that her son doesn't grow up to be like his father, assuming Drew's found guilty.
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Post by arsenette on Jun 4, 2021 14:18:42 GMT -5
New continuance announced today. (for those unaware of the language it means they have a 90 day delay added - this pushes the trial 3 months. That's all continuance means)
It gives Drew's legal team 90 days to review "discovery" (which is evidence) that the prosecution entered into the record today. By legal right Drew can review all of the evidence they plan to use against him so he can defend himself.
He has waived his right to a speedy trial (which is a law) and therefore by accepting this delay (continuance) no trial will begin earlier than September 3.
The only thing that can change it is he and the prosecution (the Feds) come to agreement (plea deal) or Drew asks for a grand jury on the evidence they apparently introduced to record as of today. Should he request a grand jury he has 30 days to do so which will take it to July 4. Either way that's all that is presented as of now and if things continue as they have been we won't hear anything until September.
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Post by arsenette on Jul 6, 2021 11:30:23 GMT -5
It is past July 4 (by any measure) and I don't see on Court Listener any updates. So one could assume at this point that Drew waved his right to a Grand Jury (he had 30 days to do so). The only other option left is discovery review of 90 days which takes it to September 3. I'll keep tabs on it from now on but given how everything slows down during the summer I would presume we wait until September for another continuance.
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Post by PsychoDelusion on Jul 12, 2021 16:41:27 GMT -5
We're nearing towards the anniversary of that ill-fated day. A star gone, a family destroyed and the beginning of the end for ANW, at least when it comes to interest outside the US. At this point I just wish they would get on with it honestly
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Post by zoran on Jul 12, 2021 17:56:45 GMT -5
We're nearing towards the anniversary of that ill-fated day. A star gone, a family destroyed and the beginning of the end for ANW, at least when it comes to interest outside the US. At this point I just wish they would get on with it honestly How was it the beginning of the end? |
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Post by Zach Smith on Jul 12, 2021 23:40:32 GMT -5
We're nearing towards the anniversary of that ill-fated day. A star gone, a family destroyed and the beginning of the end for ANW, at least when it comes to interest outside the US. At this point I just wish they would get on with it honestly How was it the beginning of the end? He was the face of ANW all across the world, if not the face of ninja as a whole. |
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Post by kid0h on Jul 13, 2021 0:05:04 GMT -5
How was it the beginning of the end? He was the face of ANW all across the world, if not the face of ninja as a whole. I would argue they have moved on from Drew pretty seamlessly. Unfortunately in such a sport a production can create they can easily take away the person from existence. That is for the better bc of what he’s accused of and most likely guilty of, but I don’t see the end of ninja in sight bc of drew missing from the puzzle. |
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Post by tyler on Jul 13, 2021 1:46:04 GMT -5
He was the face of ANW all across the world, if not the face of ninja as a whole. I would argue they have moved on from Drew pretty seamlessly. Unfortunately in such a sport a production can create they can easily take away the person from existence. That is for the better bc of what he’s accused of and most likely guilty of, but I don’t see the end of ninja in sight bc of drew missing from the puzzle. Not to get too off-topic but ANW certainly benefitted from the fact that they did that mini season last year and that Drew was not in the top 8. It would have been very difficult if he were. They had the promo out for the season and if he won or placed high, they would have had to cancel likely. Of course some editing was required but they pulled it off. Now with this season, Gil was last seasons winner so the focus is on him. |
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Post by arsenette on Jul 13, 2021 10:32:27 GMT -5
Guys. That's a conversation for another thread. This has to do with the legal process. It's fine to be frustrated with the speed of the justice system but please take the other conversations elsewhere. We are 17 pages in... And we haven't even gotten a friggin' court date.
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Post by arsenette on Aug 29, 2021 23:09:42 GMT -5
New continuance announced today. (for those unaware of the language it means they have a 90 day delay added - this pushes the trial 3 months. That's all continuance means) It gives Drew's legal team 90 days to review "discovery" (which is evidence) that the prosecution entered into the record today. By legal right Drew can review all of the evidence they plan to use against him so he can defend himself. He has waived his right to a speedy trial (which is a law) and therefore by accepting this delay (continuance) no trial will begin earlier than September 3. The only thing that can change it is he and the prosecution (the Feds) come to agreement (plea deal) or Drew asks for a grand jury on the evidence they apparently introduced to record as of today. Should he request a grand jury he has 30 days to do so which will take it to July 4. Either way that's all that is presented as of now and if things continue as they have been we won't hear anything until September. I suspect some continuance this week given we haven't heard anything yet. I believe the 90 days runs out September 3 which is a Friday before Labor Day. At worst we'd hear something Tuesday, September 7. |
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Post by anwsuperfan on Sept 3, 2021 7:51:24 GMT -5
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Post by arsenette on Sept 3, 2021 9:08:35 GMT -5
Yeah. New informal evidence added it seems. No idea what it is. Same rules apply from before. I'll quote my older post. New continuance announced today. (for those unaware of the language it means they have a 90 day delay added - this pushes the trial 3 months. That's all continuance means) It gives Drew's legal team 90 days to review "discovery" (which is evidence) that the prosecution entered into the record today. By legal right Drew can review all of the evidence they plan to use against him so he can defend himself. He has waived his right to a speedy trial (which is a law) and therefore by accepting this delay (continuance) no trial will begin earlier than September 3. The only thing that can change it is he and the prosecution (the Feds) come to agreement (plea deal) or Drew asks for a grand jury on the evidence they apparently introduced to record as of today. Should he request a grand jury he has 30 days to do so which will take it to July 4. Either way that's all that is presented as of now and if things continue as they have been we won't hear anything until September. So that takes it to October 3 deadline for Grand Jury (30 day) or December 3 (90 day) before any trial can start. |
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