Drake Bell is breaking his silence on claims he was molested by a dialogue coach who labored with him when he was a teen on Nickelodeon.
The actor was revealed to be one of many former little one stars who’s going to talk on the forthcoming ID documentary ‘Quiet on Set,’ which airs on March 17 and 18. A teaser for the doc went up Tuesday … and Drake steps in on the finish, confirming he’ll share his story.
Drake does not say something within the promo … nevertheless it’s protected to say, he’ll speak extra when the doc will get launched in full. In a launch from ID, they are saying Drake is ready to make claims in opposition to Brian Peck — a person he labored with whereas he was on ‘Drake & Josh’ within the early 2000s.
Again in 2004, Peck pled no contest to performing a lewd act with a 14- or 15-year-old and to oral copulation with a minor below 16.
It is unclear if Drake’s claims factored into the legal case in opposition to Peck … however in any case, it is main information — particularly when you think about how turbulent his personal life has been.
Bear in mind, Drake himself ended up being convicted of child endangerment as an grownup — and lately … he is talked overtly about considering suicide, and briefly went lacking for some time too.
As for Peck … he was lately named by different ex-child stars — the blokes from “Boy Meets World” stated he was of their world as effectively again within the day … and in hindsight, regretted their affiliation with him on the time. Value noting … they did not allege any wrongdoing in opposition to Peck explicitly.
There are extra little one stars which are anticipated to talk on this doc … however Drake is now popping out as the primary large one to make allegations. Phrase is … he’ll establish himself as one of many victims in Peck’s 2004 case — nevertheless it stays to be seen what precisely he’ll say.
Different costars of Drake’s from again then have not addressed this newest improvement.
