‘Jeopardy!’ champ allegedly installed secret cameras in bathroom, bedroom to spy on someone
12/12/2025 2:45 pm PST
RALEIGH, N.C. (TCN) -- A two-time “Jeopardy!” winner has been arrested for allegedly peeping on a victim with secret cameras.
According to court documents obtained by Entertainment Weekly, Philip Joseph “Joey” DeSena, 42, was arrested on two charges of felony secret peeping on Dec. 1.
Authorities allege he installed secret cameras in a bedroom and bathroom to capture images of a person without their consent.
WKRC reports the cameras were allegedly installed and the recordings made on Oct. 10. The victim has not been named.
NJ.com reports that in November 2024, DeSena won a total of $48,698 in two “Jeopardy!” tournaments and gave a shout-out to his 4-month-old daughter, Lorelai, “so that she might see it years in the future and smile,” he posted on social media.
DeSena posted a $5,000 bond and appeared in court for a probable cause hearing Dec. 10, People reports.
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