‘Scrubs’ Writer Eric Weinberg Charged With 18 Counts Of Sexual Assault, Bail Set At $5 Million
05.10.2022 - 23:29
/ etcanada.com
Eric Weinberg, a television writer and producer best known for his work on “Scrubs”, has been charged with 18 counts of sexual assault.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office recently brought forward the charges, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Weinberg was arrested on Tuesday and released on a bail of $5 million. He was previously arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department on July 14 and held on a bail of $3.225 million for multiple charges of sexual assault.
More than two dozen women spoke to the publication about alleged patterns of “predatory behavior and misconduct” dating back to 2000, “including claims of inappropriate conduct involving minors.”
THR wrote that Weinberg allegedly used photography as a pretense to get close to the alleged women. Weinberg reportedly “would pressure them during shoots into taking off clothing. Multiple women also described Weinberg as engaging in sexual activity without their consent, frequently photographing the acts as they took place,” according to the outlet.
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Weinberg was arrested for the first time in 2014 after Kayra Raecke, 22 at the time, accused him of raping her during a photoshoot at his Los Feliz home.
“After I had said ‘no’ so many times, he continued doing what he wanted anyway,” Raecke told the outlet. “I didn’t know what else he was capable of, including violence. I thought there was a real possibility that I might die there.”
Oakland-based attorney Micha Star Liberty is representing a large group of accusers.
“On behalf of my numerous clients, I am grateful and gratified that the Distinct Attorney’s office has acted swiftly with respect to Mr. Weinberg’s disgusting and