‘Jeopardy!’ champion Joey DeSena arrested on child exploitation charges

TV Insider, citing court records obtained by Wavy.com, reports two-time ‘Jeopardy!’ winner Philip “Joey” DeSena was arrested October 22 and faces 10 charges of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor tied to alleged possession of child sexual abuse material. The outlet, citing WBTV, says he was denied bond October 26. TV Insider reports he pleaded guilty to felony peeping in a separate case earlier in 2026.