POHWATAN COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — The founder-manager of Fast Feet Sports Academy In Powhatan County, an individual charged with 18 counts of child sexual offenses has had their bail request rejected.
On April 11, Joseph Edward Parker, who is 50 years old, had his bail request turned down at Powhatan County Circuit Court. This decision came in relation to charges including 12 counts of aggravated sexual assault against a child younger than 13 and six counts of engaging in inappropriate activities with a minor while in a position of authority or care.
The accusations pertain to claims of sexually assaulting six girls who were between the ages of 9 and 12 years old.
At the hearing, the judge mentioned that Parker’s request for bail was rejected not because of concerns about fleeing, but because he is allegedly a threat to public safety.
Forty-three characters wrote letters in support of Parker.
The inquiry apparently started after two 10-year-old girls reported accusations against Parker.
Parker is scheduled to be in court again on June 10.
The sports academy closed on March 28 The Virginia Department of Education had earlier stated that they were looking into it as "an alleged unauthorized childcare operation."
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