Drake Bell, who came forward as the victim of his former dialogue coach Brian Peck’s sexual assault case, has shared his thoughts on the actors who supported Peck during his conviction. Unsealed records revealed that “Boy Meets World” star Will Friedle was among those who submitted a letter supporting Peck during his sentencing. However, despite expressing regret over his decision, Bell noted that none of the people who wrote letters supporting Peck had personally reached out to him.
In a recent episode of Investigation Discovery’s “Quiet on Set” docuseries, Bell talked about his experience working with Friedle on “Spider-Man” and mentioned the lack of communication regarding the situation. He acknowledged that everyone processes trauma differently and comes to conclusions at different times in their lives. While he appreciates the perspective of Peck’s supporters now, he feels that it doesn’t change the past.
Friedle has since addressed his involvement in the case on his podcast “Pod Meets World,” expressing regret for believing Peck and supporting him in court. He described feeling out of place in the courtroom, surrounded by famous child actors, and recalled the victim’s mother turning to them and saying, “Look at all the famous people you brought with you. And it doesn’t change what you did to my kid.”
Peck was convicted of sexually assaulting a minor in 2004 and sentenced to 16 months in prison. E! News has reached out to Friedle’s representative for comment on the documentary but has not received a response yet.
