Trial begins for former Virginia sports academy owner accused of sexually abusing 6 girls in program

'He would force me': Day one of trial against former Powhatan business owner accused of 18 child sex crimes

The first day of a two-day trial against the former owner of Fast Feet Sports Academy in Powhatan County is complete. Joseph Parker is facing 18 counts of child sex crimes after six girls between the ages of nine and 12 accused him of inappropriately touching them.

Trial begins for former Virginia sports academy owner accused of sexually abusing 6 girls in program

Warning: Some readers may find the contents of this report disturbing. POWHATAN COUNTY, Va. The first day of the trial for Joseph Edward Parker, the former owner of a Powhatan sports academy accused of sexually abusing six girls, featured testimony from three of his alleged victims.Parker faces 18 charges, including multiple counts of aggravated sexual battery and taking indecent liberties with a child in his custody. The charges involve six gir…