Chiefs superfan 'ChiefsAholic' sentenced to 32 years in Oklahoma prison
Xaviar Babudar, known as 'ChiefsAholic', a notable Kansas City Chiefs superfan, was sentenced to 32 years in Oklahoma state prison for robbing a Tulsa-area bank, a sentence that will commence after he serves over 17 years in federal prison for multiple bank robberies. Babudar, who expressed remorse in court, was convicted of robbing 11 banks across seven states, stealing almost $850,000, with the crimes fueled by a gambling addiction. Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler had sought a life sentence, highlighting the trauma caused to multiple victims nationwide. Judge Michelle Keely ordered the state sentence to run concurrently with the federal sentence, meaning Babudar will serve additional time in state custody after his federal release. Babudar gained social media fame under the alias 'ChiefsAholic' for his enthusiastic support of the Chiefs, often attending games in a wolf costume adorned with team gear.
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Xaviar Babudar, known as 'ChiefsAholic', a notable Kansas City Chiefs superfan, was sentenced to 32 years in Oklahoma state prison for robbing a Tulsa-area bank, a sentence that will commence after he serves over 17 years in federal prison for multiple bank robberies. Babudar, who expressed remorse in court, was convicted of robbing 11 banks across seven states, stealing almost $850,000, with the crimes fueled by a gambling addiction. Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler had sought a life sentence, highlighting the trauma caused to multiple victims nationwide. Judge Michelle Keely ordered the state sentence to run concurrently with the federal sentence, meaning Babudar will serve additional time in state custody after his federal release. Babudar gained social media fame under the alias 'ChiefsAholic' for his enthusiastic support of the Chiefs, often attending games in a wolf costume adorned with team gear.
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Xaviar Babudar, a fervent Kansas City Chiefs fan known as 'ChiefsAholic', was sentenced to 32 years in Oklahoma state prison for a bank robbery committed in the Tulsa area. This sentence is set to follow his more than 17-year federal prison term for a series of bank heists.
In court, Babudar apologized and accepted responsibility for the December 2022 robbery of the Tulsa Teachers Credit Union, expressing sincere remorse for his actions.
Babudar's criminal activities spanned seven states, involving 11 bank robberies where he amassed nearly $850,000, which he used to bolster his presence as a social media personality.
Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler argued for a life sentence due to the severe impact Babudar's crimes had on numerous victims, describing him as a 'serial robber'.
Judge Michelle Keely ruled that Babudar's 32-year state sentence would run concurrently with his federal sentence, ensuring that he serves additional time in state prison after completing his federal term.
Babudar's conduct was partly attributed to a gambling addiction, which his attorney cited as a significant factor in his criminal behavior.
Achieving notoriety through his @ChiefsAholic account, Babudar became a recognizable figure at NFL games, often seen in a wolf costume paired with Kansas City Chiefs gear, which contributed to his social media fame.