Drake Bell of 'Drake and Josh' fame sentenced to probation on child endangerment charge

Hollywood actor Drake Bell, who rose to fame with popular show Drake and Josh, has been sentenced to two years' probation and 200 hours of community service after he pleaded guilty to charges of child endangerment attempts and disseminating matter harmful to juveniles. According to variety, Drake and Josh star initially pleaded t guilty but later on did accept a felony and misdemeaur charge. charges were levied based on a 2017 incident with an under girl who met him online and attended one of his concerts in Ohio when she was 15. 

duo continued exchanging messs on social media for months post meeting that was "at times ... sexual in nature," mentioned police. under girl reported Bell to Toronto police in 2018, who n forwarded ir findings to Cleveland police, post which Drake Bell was arrested on June 3. To this, Bell pleaded t guilty and was freed on a USD 2,500 personal bond with orders to t contact victim again. 

Drake, a resident of West Hollywood, will w have to complete his 200 hours of community service in California. He will also face up to 2 years in prison. actor has previously been arrested in 2015 for a DUI with bail set at USD 20,000. In that case, he spent four days in jail and had pleaded contest to a misdemeaur. 

More about Drake Bell's career 

American actor, singer, songwriter, and musician Drake's career began when he was only 5 years old with an appearance on Home Improvement post which he starred in many commercials. Bell is best kwn for his starring roles on Nickelodeon's  Amanda Show and Drake & Josh. His most popular role was as Drake in series that ran for four seasons and followed story of stepbrors Drake Parker (Bell) and Josh Nichols (Josh Peck). It went on to become one of Nickelodeon's highest-rated programs, averaging about 3 million viewers at time. He also co-wrote and performed me song to Drake & Josh, titled Found a Way. 

Since n, actor has starred in several movies like  Greys, L.A. Slasher, Nutcracker Sweet,  Blind Girl, A Stork's Journey,  Big Trip and Cover Versions ors. In July 2021, Bell revealed that he has been married since 2018 and has a son. In August 2020, former girlfriend Melissa Lingafelt slapped him with charges of verbal and physical abuse during ir three-year relationship in late 2000s. 

(Source-ANI)