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JEOPARDY! Champ Busted In NC – Accused Of Hiding Cameras In Bathroom & Bedroom

Jeopardy champion Philip Joseph DeSena busted in North Carolina accused of hiding cameras in bathroom and bedroom

Jeopardy Champion Arrested in North Carolina on Felony Secret Peeping Charges

CURRITUCK COUNTY, NC — A two-time Jeopardy! winner — the game show with all the big brains — just got himself caught up in some REAL messy drama in North Carolina.

Authorities say 43-year-old Philip Joseph “Joey” DeSena, an engineer from Raleigh who snagged back-to-back wins on Jeopardy! in 2024, was arrested Dec. 1 on some seriously disturbing allegations.

According to a warrant out of Currituck County, DeSena is accused of planting hidden cameras in a bathroom and bedroom to secretly record someone. The alleged incident went down on Oct. 10, but investigators didn’t issue the warrant until Nov. 26.

DeSena reportedly turned himself in to Wake County authorities, where he was booked on two felony secret peeping charges. Court documents say he was released on Dec. 3 after posting a $5,000 bond and was ordered to stay far away from the alleged victim.





Jeopardy Champion Arrested

Philip Joseph Joey DeSena Jeopardy winner arrested on felony secret peeping charges Currituck County North Carolina investigation
Philip “Joey” DeSena, a two-time Jeopardy winner from Raleigh, was arrested in North Carolina and charged with felony secret peeping following a Currituck County investigation.

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Before all this legal smoke, DeSena was stacking TV cash — pulling in $44,698 during his two wins and even popping out for the Winter 2025 Champions Wildcard Tournament.

From buzzers to booking photos… the downfall came FAST.




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Hi, my name is Gerald Jackson. I was born and raised in Troy, Alabama. I currently reside in North Carolina. I am a Journalist, Influencer, Content Creator, and a Man of Faith! I don't shy away from the truth, always speak my mind, and before I take anything back, I'll add more to it.

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