Drake Bell has been charged with attempted child endangerment and disseminating matter harmful to children.
According to The New York Times, the Drake & Josh star pleaded not guilty to both charges in Cuyahoga County Court in Cleveland on Thursday.
The charges stem from an alleged incident at a concert in Ohio on Dec. 1, 2017.
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According to the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office, the 15-year-old female victim reported the alleged offences in 2018.
The attempted child endangerment charge relates to the concert where Drake allegedly “violated his duty of care” and created a risk of harm to the victim.
The former Nickelodeon star has also been accused of sending “inappropriate social media messages” to the alleged victim.
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In response to the charges, Drake’s attorney Ian Friedman said: “All facts will be revealed in a courtroom.”
The actor was released after posting a $2,500 bond, and his pre-trial hearing is set for June 23.
The 34-year-old is best known for appearing on the hit Nickelodeon series Drake & Josh, which aired between 2004 – 2007, alongside Josh Peck.
