Parker Sentenced in Child Abuse Case | Richmond News

Joseph Parker, founder of Fast Feet Sports Academy, received a 24-year prison sentence for 12 counts of sexual battery against children under 13 — crimes allegedly committed at his facility, on a bus, and during a field trip. Despite maintaining his innocence and citing lack of video evidence and witness testimony, the jury found him guilty. Victims’ families described lifelong trauma, while some testified he was a good man. Parker’s defense emphasized his clean record and character letters. His attorney plans to appeal, and victims’ families say relief is mixed with the long road to healing. After serving his sentence, he’ll register as a sex offender and serve 3 years of active probation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4b9649449ee2de31