Former Nickelodeon television star Drake Bell has been sentenced to two years of probation on child endangerment charges relating to a girl who met him online…
The former star of Nickelodeon's"Drake & Josh" pleaded guilty last month to attempted child endangerment and disseminating matter harmful to juvenilesDrake Bell, the former star of the popular Nickelodeon show “Drake & Josh,” was sentenced in Cleveland on Monday to two years' probation on child endangerment charges relating to a girl who met him online and accused him of sexual contact after she attended his concert when she was 15.
The victim, who is 19, spoke at length about the damage Bell has done to her life, saying he began grooming her when she was 12. She said she initially felt loved and protected by him during online chats and that his messages became “blatantly sexual” after she turned 15. She said his remarks made her feel uncomfortable, but she felt trapped because she “idolized” Bell.
Bell's attorney, Ian Friedman, disputed those claims on Monday. He said there were no explicit photos or sexual contact between Bell and the victim and the inappropriate conduct that did occur were reflected in the charges Bell pleaded to last month. Friedman did not detail the inappropriate conduct Bell was acknowledging.
Authorities have said the victim contacted Toronto police in October 2018. Toronto authorities then forwarded its findings to Cleveland police, prompting an investigation.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Oversight board chief stretches boundaries, and authority, in monitoring sheriff's and probation departmentsIn his second stint in charge of the Citizens’ Law Enforcement Review Board, Paul Parker keeps coming up with new ways to try to exercise civilian oversight
Read more »
Drake and SZA Collaboration 'Slime You Out' Uses First Draft VocalsDrake and SZA's first collaboration 'Slime You Out' features SZA's first draft vocals, which initially made her feel uneasy about her performance.
Read more »
Drake, Jennifer Lopez Sign Letter Urging Israel/Palestinian CeasefireThe plea for a pause in hostilities was previously signed by Michael Stipe, Dua Lipa, Caroline Polachek, Killer Mike and many more.
Read more »
Former Ohio nurse’s aid receives 65 years behind bars after stealing from elderly residentsA former Ohio nurse's aid who admitted to the theft of jewelry and other valuable items from assisted living facilities has received a reaffirmed 65-year prison sentence.
Read more »
Jenna Ellis Receives Prescient Warning In Resurfaced VideoSpanish/English journalist covering a wide range of topics -- from breaking news and politics to popular culture, street art, memes, satirical takes, environmental issues, social media trends and more.
Read more »