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North Carolina 'Jeopardy!' Two-Time Winner Arrested on Felony Secret Peeping Charges

A probable cause hearing is set for today in Currituck County Court.

Overview

  • Authorities in Currituck County charged Philip Joseph "Joey" DeSena with two counts of felony secret peeping following his Dec. 1 arrest.
  • A warrant alleges he secretly installed cameras in a victim’s bedroom and bathroom on Oct. 10 with intent to capture images without consent.
  • Court records indicate a $5,000 bond was posted on Dec. 3.
  • Court documents note a court-ordered DNA collection conducted the morning of his arrest.
  • DeSena previously won two Jeopardy! episodes in November 2024, and a first-time conviction for felony secret peeping in North Carolina is a class I felony that can carry 3 to 12 months in jail.