Drake Bell sentenced to two years probation in child endangerment case as victim brands him a ‘monster’

metro.co.uk:

pleading guilty on June 23 to attempted endangering children, a fourth-degree felony, and a misdemeanour charge of disseminating matter harmful to juveniles.On Monday, Drake & Josh star Bell, 35, appeared virtually in a Cleveland court, where he was sentenced to two years probation and 200 hours of community service.He is also prohibited from contacting the victim, who accused the actor of grooming her from the age of 12 and sexually abusing her when she was 15.Speaking briefly prior to his sentencing, Bell said: ‘I accept this plea because my conduct was wrong.

I’m sorry that the victim was harmed in any way, but that was obviously not my intention. I have taken this matter very, very seriously.