Boy Meets World Actors Reflect on Past Defense of Brian Peck

Rider Strong

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Will Friedle

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and Danielle Fishel dedicated a podcast episode to their experiences with convicted sexual abuser Brian Peck

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a guest star on "Boy Meets World."

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Peck developed a close friendship with Strong and Friedle during his appearances on the show

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Friedle shared how Peck ingratiated himself into his life

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despite being unaware of Peck's criminal actions.

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Peck was convicted of lewd acts against a child and oral copulation of a minor in 2003

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Peck portrayed himself as a victim and downplayed the severity of his crimes to his friends.

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Both Friedle and Strong wrote letters in support of Peck during his legal proceedings.

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