Drake Bell Reveals Sexual Assault by Nickelodeon Coach Brian Peck

Former child star Drake Bell opens up about the abuse he suffered at the hands of acting coach Brian Peck, sparking a broader conversation about the toxic culture in children's television.

Drake Bell, known for his role on Nickelodeon's 'Drake & Josh,' has come forward as the victim in the 2004 case against former acting coach Brian Peck, detailing 'extensive and brutal' sexual assault.
The revelation is part of the docuseries 'Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV,' which investigates the dark corners of children's television, including allegations against Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider.
Several actors, including James Marsden and Will Friedle, wrote letters of support for Peck during his trial, raising questions about the industry's response to such allegations.
Peck was sentenced to 16 months in prison in 2004 after pleading no contest to charges of oral copulation with a minor under 16 and performing a lewd act with a 14- or 15-year-old.
The docuseries and Bell's testimony have ignited a conversation about the need for greater safeguards and accountability in the entertainment industry, especially for child actors.