"ChiefsAholic: From Fan to Felon - The Story of Xavier Michael Babudar"
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"ChiefsAholic: From Fan to Felon - The Story of Xavier Michael Babudar"
[!CDATA[A Kansas City Chiefs enthusiast known as "ChiefsAholic" has been sentenced to 32 years in state prison for robbing a bank in Tulsa. Xavier Michael Babudar, 30, received the sentence in an Oklahoma courtroom and will serve it after completing his federal prison term. Babudar expressed remorse for the December 2022 robbery of the Tulsa Teachers Credit Union in Bixby, Oklahoma, where he stole nearly $850,000 to support his social media presence and gambling addiction. Babudar is currently serving over 17 years in federal prison for multiple bank robberies in seven states. The Tulsa County District Attorney sought a life sentence for Babudar, describing him as a serial robber who traumatized victims across the country. Despite his online popularity as a Chiefs fan, Babudar's criminal actions had severe consequences for the bank and credit union employees he targeted. Following the court's decision, Babudar's 32-year state prison sentence will run concurrently with his federal term, resulting in a total of 32 years of imprisonment. This means that after completing his federal sentence, he will serve an additional 14 years in state custody. Babudar's robbery spree funded his extravagant lifestyle, including attending Chiefs games and building a large online fan base, but the victims of his crimes suffered the most. In 2024, Babudar was ordered to pay over $530,000 in restitution and forfeit assets used to launder the stolen money, such as an autographed painting of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes recovered by the FBI. The consequences of his actions have led to a significant prison sentence for Babudar, reflecting the seriousness of his crimes and the impact on his victims.]]