Chiefs Superfan 'ChiefsAholic' Sentenced to 17.5 Years in Prison for Robberies
In a shocking turn of events, Kansas City Chiefs superfan, Xaviar Babudar, also known as "ChiefsAholic," has been sentenced to 17.5 years in federal prison. Babudar, a fan known for his passionate support of the Chiefs, pleaded guilty to a series of serious criminal charges, including money laundering, bank robbery, and transporting stolen property across state lines. The sentencing took place just hours before his favorite team began their pursuit of a third consecutive Super Bowl title, casting a long shadow over the excitement of the season's kickoff.
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Babudar's criminal activities first came to light in December 2022, when he was arrested for robbing the Tulsa Teachers Credit Union in Oklahoma, making off with $150,000. After being released on bond in early 2023, he removed his ankle monitor and went on the run, continuing his string of bank robberies before being apprehended again in California in July 2023. The FBI ultimately connected him to several unsolved robberies across multiple states, including Iowa, Minnesota, Tennessee, and Nebraska, where he had stolen a total of over $800,000.
While Babudar's legal team argued for a 10-year sentence, federal prosecutors pushed for a 20-year term. Ultimately, the court settled on a 17.5-year sentence, requiring Babudar to pay more than $530,000 in restitution to his victims. In addition to his criminal charges, Babudar is also facing a $10.8 million civil judgment from a bank teller he threatened during one of his robberies.
Before his downfall, Babudar was well-known in the Kansas City Chiefs fan community, often posting energetic hype videos on social media before games. However, his actions off the field have not only tarnished his reputation but also sent shockwaves through the fan base. What began as a superfan's enthusiastic support for his team ended in a troubling and costly criminal saga.
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