Actor Drake Bell arrested for alleged crimes against minors – World

The interpreter went to court in Cleveland (Ohio, USA) on Thursday, where he pleaded not guilty and was released after posting a $ 2,500 bond, although he will have to return to court on June 23 for a preliminary hearing, local media reported on Friday.

According to documents published by the police, the alleged victim was 15 years old when in 2018 he filed a complaint in Canada against Bell for an incident that occurred in December 2017 during a concert in Ohio. Following that complaint, Canadian authorities contacted the Cleveland police.

Apparently, during the months leading up to the show, “the musician had inappropriate conversations with the victim that, at times, were of a sexual nature,” state the official writings.

According to the report, the complainant attended the concert and there “Bell violated his duty of care and, in doing so, created a risk of harm to the victim.” More details of what happened are unknown.

Bell was already convicted in 2015 of driving under the influence of alcohol and, last summer, his ex-girlfriend Melissa Lingafelt He accused him in social networks of physical and sexual abuse during the years of relationship they shared between 2006 and 2008, allegations that the actor categorically denied.

Thanks to the series Drake & Josh Y The Amanda Show, Bell became very popular in Latin America. In fact, the artist calls himself Drake Campana on his social networks and has published bilingual songs like Slow fire Y Goddess.