Parker Sentenced in Child Abuse Case | Richmond News

Richmond News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 27, 2026 · 1m

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…