Former world kickboxing champion Dennis Alexio was not in federal court for his sentencing to 15 years in prison for tax fraud, money laundering and other charges because he refused to leave his cell at the Federal Detention Center.
U.S. District Judge J. Michael Seabright ruled that Alexio, 58, voluntarily gave up his right to be present and sentenced him to 15 years in prison for filing false tax returns and for converting the fraudulent refunds into cashiers checks to prevent the government from reclaiming the money.
Dennis Alexio best known for starring in the movie "Kickboxer" alongside the then unknown Jean Claude Van Damme in what would become a cult martial arts movie of the late 80s/early 90s. Alexio held world kickboxing championship belts as a light heavyweight, cruiser weight and heavyweight from 1984 to 1991.
The petition is for Dennis Alexio's sentence to be lightened as this was a white collar crime and putting someone like Alexio behind bars for 15 years serve no purpose other than to spend more taxpayers' money. Alexio is a non-violent and non dangeorus individual.A more appropriate and fairer trial/ sentencing is warranted.
Updates
January 24, 2021
We hit our stride and the momentum proves that people do not accept this excessive sentence for Dennis. Post the link on Facebook right now to keep the pressure high. Email your representative today and demand they review the facts of this nonviolent case.
55 Comments
Dennis was one of my heroes growing up, he trained with my father and his students and Master Ralph Algeria….. I’d love to see him have a chance at redemption and repay his debt to society in a positive way!! God Bless
The length of Alexio's sentence is ridiculous. Elizabeth Holmes and her partner in crime got less time despite the fact that Dennis' crime is like a petty theft compared to Holmes'. Let him go.
Dennis Alexio was my idol growing up. He inspired me to leave the streets as a trouble making teen and study the Martial Art of Tang Soo Do. I received my 1st black at 20. Before my 21st birthday I sent Dennis a fan letter asking him for an autograph picture. Not only did I get the picture, I received a call on my 21st birthday from Dennis to wish me a happy birthday. What does that tell you about the man? I
Dennis should be released he was not dangerous I really think that he had a lot of head trauma through his career I've known him since I was a young man trained with him everyday and I saw the changes in him which is definitely head trauma and my computer honey please release date he's not a danger to anyone I have a beautiful family I'm pretty sure the government Froze all his accounts and got the money back thank you for your consideration
Dennis's self defense class that he held many years ago in our local community of Vacaville saved my daughter and my life many years later. I will forever be grateful for the skills and knowledge he taught me. I don't know the details of his case but I know the IRS is not for we the people, the DOJ is corrupt, & our prisons are a business. Praying our POTUS is watching this case.
Je suis pour sa libération
All around good guy and geat athlete. I think he payed enough.
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Former world kickboxing champion Dennis Alexio was not in federal court for his sentencing to 15 years in prison for tax fraud, money laundering and other charges because he refused to leave his cell at the Federal Detention Center.
U.S. District Judge J. Michael Seabright ruled that Alexio, 58, voluntarily gave up his right to be present and sentenced him to 15 years in prison for filing false tax returns and for converting the fraudulent refunds into cashiers checks to prevent the government from reclaiming the money.
Dennis Alexio best known for starring in the movie "Kickboxer" alongside the then unknown Jean Claude Van Damme in what would become a cult martial arts movie of the late 80s/early 90s. Alexio held world kickboxing championship belts as a light heavyweight, cruiser weight and heavyweight from 1984 to 1991.
The petition is for Dennis Alexio's sentence to be lightened as this was a white collar crime and putting someone like Alexio behind bars for 15 years serve no purpose other than to spend more taxpayers' money. Alexio is a non-violent and non dangeorus individual.A more appropriate and fairer trial/ sentencing is warranted.
Updates
January 24, 2021
We hit our stride and the momentum proves that people do not accept this excessive sentence for Dennis. Post the link on Facebook right now to keep the pressure high. Email your representative today and demand they review the facts of this nonviolent case.
55 Comments
I am NOT in favor of releasing him. I used to manage Dennis when he was Champ, and he was a scumbag then. He thinks he is above the law. He tried that ridiculous sovereign citizen crap at trial, or he would have been out by now. He needs to learn from this
Dennis was one of my heroes growing up, he trained with my father and his students and Master Ralph Algeria….. I’d love to see him have a chance at redemption and repay his debt to society in a positive way!! God Bless
The length of Alexio's sentence is ridiculous. Elizabeth Holmes and her partner in crime got less time despite the fact that Dennis' crime is like a petty theft compared to Holmes'. Let him go.
Dennis Alexio was my idol growing up. He inspired me to leave the streets as a trouble making teen and study the Martial Art of Tang Soo Do. I received my 1st black at 20. Before my 21st birthday I sent Dennis a fan letter asking him for an autograph picture. Not only did I get the picture, I received a call on my 21st birthday from Dennis to wish me a happy birthday. What does that tell you about the man? I
Dennis should be released he was not dangerous I really think that he had a lot of head trauma through his career I've known him since I was a young man trained with him everyday and I saw the changes in him which is definitely head trauma and my computer honey please release date he's not a danger to anyone I have a beautiful family I'm pretty sure the government Froze all his accounts and got the money back thank you for your consideration
Dennis's self defense class that he held many years ago in our local community of Vacaville saved my daughter and my life many years later. I will forever be grateful for the skills and knowledge he taught me. I don't know the details of his case but I know the IRS is not for we the people, the DOJ is corrupt, & our prisons are a business. Praying our POTUS is watching this case.
Je suis pour sa libération
All around good guy and geat athlete. I think he payed enough.
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I am NOT in favor of releasing him. I used to manage Dennis when he was Champ, and he was a scumbag then. He thinks he is above the law. He tried that ridiculous sovereign citizen crap at trial, or he would have been out by now. He needs to learn from this