Former Hamden man, ‘American Ninja Warrior' contestant to serve 10 years in prison for child exploitation

A former Hamden man and “American Ninja Warrior” contestant has been sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison for child exploitation. Andrew Drechsel, 35, was sentenced on Thursday in New Jersey for receiving child pornography and enticement to travel for illicit sexual conduct, according to the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Philip R. Sellinger. Drechsel, a...