Brian Peck

Child sex abuse allegations and conviction On August 19, 2003, Peck was arrested in California and charged with 11 counts of sexual misconduct with a minor and was held on a $400,000 bond.

Peck entered a plea deal in May 2004 and pleaded no contest to "lewd acts upon a child 14 or 15 years of age" and "oral copulation with a minor under 16 years of age", referred to in the California Penal Code as 288(c)(1) and 288a(b)(2).

At the sentencing hearing on October 18, 2004, the court heard in-person statements regarding the abuse, which court records show occurred over a four-month period in 2001 and 2002 when the victim was 15 years old. The underage male victim, later identified as Drake Bell, testified about the severe nature of the offenses, stating that he did not "think anyone [...] could have ever possibly imagined" them. His mother, Robin Dodson, and his stepfather stated that Peck had manipulated them and exploited their trust under the guise of supporting their son's career, while systematically isolating the teenager from his family. Deputy District Attorney Andrea C. Thompson countered industry letters submitted in support of the defendant, emphasizing "the psychological and emotional damage the defendant has likely done is immense, long-standing". Speaking on his own behalf, Peck expressed remorse, and described the victim as "extremely talented" professional whom he had considered an "equal". Peck was sentenced to 16 months in state prison, which he served from 2004 to 2005, and was ordered to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life.

Personal life Peck studied theater at the University of Southern California. He is openly gay.

Filmography Film

1982 The Last American Virgin Victor 1985 The Return of the Living Dead Scuz 1987 Like Father Like Son Intern with Heart Patient 1988 Return of the Living Dead Part II Special Zombie 1990 The Willies KORN TV News Reporter Also director, screenwriter, and executive producer 1993 Return of the Living Dead 3 Ballistic Technician 1994 Angel 4: Undercover Guitar Salesman Also dialogue coach 1995 Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest Jake Also ADR and dialogue coach 1997 Good Burger Upset Customer 1999 Man on the Moon Fridays Announcer 2000 X-Men Hot Dog Stand Patron Uncredited; also appears in DVD commentary track