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Former ‘Jeopardy!’ Champion Arrested on Felony Secret Peeping Charges in North Carolina

Court records show he posted a $5,000 bond ahead of a first appearance hearing.

Overview

  • Philip Joseph “Joey” DeSena was taken into custody on Dec. 1 on two counts of felony secret peeping, according to the Currituck County Sheriff’s Office.
  • A warrant alleges he secretly installed cameras in a victim’s bedroom and bathroom on Oct. 10.
  • Court records indicate a $5,000 bond was posted on Dec. 3, contradicting early reports that no bond was granted.
  • A probable-cause and first appearance hearing is scheduled for Wednesday in Currituck County Court.
  • Booking records note a court-ordered DNA collection on the morning of his arrest, and DeSena previously won two episodes of Jeopardy! in 2024.