There’s no social media.

I am 26 years old at the time.

I don’t watch Nickelodeon.

Will Friedle attends the 2022 iHeartRadio Wango Tango at Dignity Health Sports Park on June 04, 2022 in Carson, California.

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I don’t know who Drake Bell is.

We had the best day working together.

Many people turned away and said no I wont write a letter but they did.

Drake Bell attends the “Quiet On Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” For Your Consideration event at Saban Media Center on April 09, 2024 in North Hollywood, California

Drake Bell.Gonzalo Marroquin/Getty

Will was not manipulated.

Brian admitted it to him and he wrote the letter anyway.

“RIDER WAS 24 years old when he wrote the letter and was told by Brian what he did.

Will Friedle and Rider Strong

Will Friedle and Rider Strong in 2022.David Livingston/FilmMagic

He wrote the letter anyway, Bell said of Strong.

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Once Friedle realized Bell was Pecks victim, he had a meaningful conversation with him.

All I wanted to do from the day in that courtroom was apologize to whoever was there.

You have to use that to move on to become a better person yourself.

Strong said that watching the documentary compelled him to contact Bell.

Once he got ahold of Bell, Strong said he had an incredibly positive interaction with the formerAmanda Showactor.

It was just amazing.

we are all healing together.

I have nothing but love and forgiveness for him.

Listen to the fullPod Meets Worldepisode above.