Thank you, Jesus,' Riley is heard saying in the footage aired Wednesday on Good Morning America. When Mr Rackauckas was overseeing the case, he incorrectly predicted that there could be as many as 1,000 victims. Rackauckas claimed investigators had about 1,000 of these videos on the suspects' phones. 2022 The Refuge Oran Park Baptist Church - All Rights Reserved Grant Robicheaux, left, and Cerissa Riley, the Newport Beach doctor and his girlfriend accused of drugging and raping multiple women, listen during a hearing in Orange County Superior Court on . A Dave Robicheaux no. Lauren, who lives in Laguna Beach, California, said the evening began normally enough and a male friend of Robicheaux's, who he described as his brother-in-law, joined them for dinner. When will the Beast from the East be at YOUR door? And the best part of all, documents in their CrowdSourced Library are FREE! Robicheaux and Riley were arrested on September 12 after being charged with rape by use of drugs, oral copulation by anesthesia or controlled substance, and other crimes, Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas said. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Charges relating to two of the women were dropped in July at request of the alleged victims, according to BuzzFeed News. The documents could be vital in defending her clients against the plaintiffs claims of $12.2 million in damages, she said. He took the rare step of removing local prosecutors and transferring the case to the California Attorney Generals Office. Help me!' They have been charged with 13 and 11 felonies, respectively, including oral copulation with anesthesia, rape by drugs and assault with. Prosecutors allege the couple drugged the womans drink with GHB and raped her in the bedroom of their home. Asked if the number of videos could be as high as 1,000, he replied: 'I think so.'. 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Dr Grant Robicheaux was charged on Wednesday for allegedly drugging and raping two intoxicated women, as police caution there could be hundreds of possible victims, Lauren Hayden, a math and physics instructor, told DailyMailTV that she narrowly escaped the 'super creepy' California orthopedic surgeon after meeting him on Tinder last October, Robicheaux was charged alongside his girlfriendCerissa Laura Riley (right). Bravo did not immediately respond to PEOPLEs request for comment. Last year, current District Attorney Spitzer announced there wasnt enough evidence to proceed with the case. The pair were charged in 2018 with sexually assaulting multiple women while they were incapacitated. And now that the reckless heiress has decided to track down her spendthrift explorer father, nothing is going to stand in her way -- not even her handsome, long-suffering guardian Grant Morgan. It emerged Wednesday night that investigators have identified three more possible victims. With the exception of one alleged victim, at least from the first review I have undertaken of the facts, they all seem to have the same or similar history of what they say occurred with both defendants, the judge told the prosecutors. Cases involving business agreements or economic torts, Description: JURY TRIAL; Judge: MARKS; Department: CX102, Description: MOTION TO COMPEL RESPONSE TO REQUESTS FOR ADMISSIONS; Judge: MARKS; Department: CX102, Description: MOTION TO COMPEL PRODUCTION; Judge: MARKS; Department: CX102, Description: MOTION TO COMPEL ANSWERS TO SPECIAL INTERROGATORIES; Judge: MARKS; Department: CX102, Description: MOTION - OTHER; Judge: MARKS; Department: CX102, Description: MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS; Judge: MARKS; Department: CX102. Back in September of 2018, Robicheaux and Riley were charged with 17 counts each, including rape by use of drugs, oral copulation by anesthesia, assault with intent to commit sexual offense and possession of a controlled substance for sale. Prosecutors claimed that once she was intoxicated they 'escorted' her to Robicheaux's apartment, gave her 'multiple drugs' and then raped her. Since the charges were filed in 2018, additional victims have come forward from across the country, including from Nevada, Southern California, and New York, but those cases were . Renee Ballard; Rober Langdon; The Mirador series; Under Suspicion [Alex Cross series] Show more; Show less; Places . We dont know if (Robicheaux and Riley) videoed all of their sex acts but many are on the videos that we have not yet identified, Rackauckas continued. My sworn duty is to pursue justice and ensure that the rights of victims and defendants are protected. CNN First they were accused of drugging and raping women while recording their exploits on a cell phone. 'He then took me into the bedroom and tried to take my clothes off again. Spitzer also apologized to the alleged victims and said he plans to meet with them to explain why his review of the case did not sustain the burden of proof. 'When I got there he had a really nice black Mercedes parked in his garage and his place was beautiful. In a daylong hearing last Thursday, Judge Frank Ospino heard arguments from attorneys for the alleged victims and defendants, as well as the prosecutors. He said he fears there may be more women out there who were targeted by the pair. An Orange County Superior Court judge Friday recused himself from the case involving Grant Robicheaux and Cerissa Riley, the Newport Beach couple accused of drugging and sexually assaulting . Ultimately, they determined there was insufficient evidence. I dont find the assertion of constitutional rights to be a ruse, Schwarm said. Attorney Philip Cohen, who is representing Robicheaux, alleged there was an unfair presumption with the court that the original criminal complaint filed under Rackauckas was correct but the dismissal requested under Spitzer and the current request by the state Attorney Generals Office are wrong. The judge also accused the prosecutors of making veiled threats to the court by apparently arguing in their sealed written motion that he doesnt have the power to appoint an independent prosecutor should the State Attorney Generals Office disagree with his decision on the charges and walk away from the case. The request, however, was denied last year by Orange County Superior Court Judge Gregory Jones. Robicheaux and Riley were released on $100,000 bail each and are scheduled for arraignment October 24. Until late Tuesday, the episode was available online on Bravos website, but have since been removed. CNN First they were accused of drugging and raping women while recording their exploits on a cell phone. 'If filing the charges against the doctor and his girlfriend garnered him attention in the race for district attorney, that's one thing,' Michael Fell said. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. He was controlling and aggressive and started to scare me. It is not clear if the alleged victims cited in court Friday as no longer wanting to be involved are those same women. "This case is a complete travesty," the woman told Ospino. The surgeon was also accused of possessing two illegal, unregistered assault rifles, four other firearms and several large-capacity magazines. DocketPAYMENT RECEIVED BY ONELEGAL FOR 36 - MOTION OR OTHER (NOT 1ST) PAPER REQUIRING A HEARING IN THE AMOUNT OF 60.00, TRANSACTION NUMBER 13161720 AND RECEIPT NUMBER 12989817. 'I put my skirt on but he lifted it up and grabbed at my a** and at that point I left. The new charges will involve downsizing the cases to at least two alleged. 2019-10-24, Los Angeles County Superior Courts | Property | Law enforcement officials in previous statements filed with the court have indicated that at least some of the victims have at times not been cooperative with investigators. 'In this country, nothing seems to change. It's GRAYGATE! We have both passed polygraph tests on each of the questions and we look forward to the truth coming out. MOTION TO COMPEL PRODUCTION SCHEDULED FOR 05/15/2023 AT 10:00:00 AM IN CX102 AT CIVIL COMPLEX CENTER. The charges had initially involved five victims. MOTION TO COMPEL ANSWERS TO INTERROGATORIES (FURTHER RESPONSES TO SPECIAL INTERRAGOTORIES, SET ONE) FILED BY ROWSHAN, KASRA ON 12/22/2022, EXHIBIT LIST FILED BY ROWSHAN, KASRA ON 12/22/2022, SEPARATE STATEMENT FILED BY ROWSHAN, KASRA ON 12/22/2022, HearingDescription: JURY TRIAL; Judge: MARKS; Department: CX102, HearingDescription: MOTION TO COMPEL RESPONSE TO REQUESTS FOR ADMISSIONS; Judge: MARKS; Department: CX102, HearingDescription: MOTION TO COMPEL PRODUCTION; Judge: MARKS; Department: CX102, HearingDescription: MOTION TO COMPEL ANSWERS TO SPECIAL INTERROGATORIES; Judge: MARKS; Department: CX102, HearingDescription: MOTION - OTHER; Judge: MARKS; Department: CX102, HearingDescription: MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS; Judge: MARKS; Department: CX102. PAYMENT RECEIVED BY LEGALCONNECT FOR 194 - COMPLAINT OR OTHER 1ST PAPER IN THE AMOUNT OF 435.00, TRANSACTION NUMBER 13054812 AND RECEIPT NUMBER 12882828. 'I think Cerissa does live there, too, her name is on a mailbox. He was fine about it. The agency launched a probe into Kearns actions and, as part of that inquiry, investigators concluded the review Spitzer ordered had been lacking. REVEALED: Huge sonic boom felt by thousands across the country was caused by RAF Typhoon jets scrambling to DR ELLIE CANNON: My breast has not got lumps but it's itchy, should I be concerned about cancer at age 72? Robicheaux and Ms. Riley believe that such allegations do a disservice to, and dangerously undermine, the true victims of sexual assault, and they are eager to have the proper spotlight shed on this case in a public trial., It must be noted that none of the allegations in this matter relate to or concern Dr. Robicheauxs medical practice or patients in any way., Bravo Reality TV Doctor Kept Videos of Sex with Possible Assault Victims: Prosecutor, Reality TV Doctor Accused of Sexually Assaulting Women with Girlfriend Likened to 'Bonnie and Clyde' Team, Husband ofEx-SubstituteTeacher Accused of Assaulting Women with Reality Doctor Says, 'She's Not a Monster', Bravo Reality Show Surgeon and his Girlfriend Accused of Sexually Assaulting More Women Together, Reality Show Surgeon Accused of Raping Several Women with His Girlfriend to Have Case Dismissed, Judge Delays Decision on Whether to Dismiss Rape Case Against Reality Show Surgeon and Girlfriend, Mario Batali to Face Indecent Assault and Battery Charges for Allegedly Groping and Kissing Woman, Oral Surgeon Charged with 'Depraved Heart' Murder for Allegedly Giving Girlfriend Drugs That Led to Overdose, Groom Found Guilty of Attempting to Sexually Assault Bridesmaid Days Before Wedding, Suspect in Deaths of L.A. Model and Architect Charged with Sexually Assaulting 4 Others, Suspected Serial Rapist Arrested in Calif. After He Allegedly Left Woman in a Ditch with Broken Leg for Days. 2021-11-03, Orange County Superior Courts | Contract | Plaintiffs attorney Alexis Bastedo said her client is asserting her rights under Marsys Law, which allows alleged victims in California to refuse defendants requests for interviews or pretrial testimony. In messages seen by DailyMailTV, Robicheaux messaged Lauren giving her directions to his apartment and boasting 'My cooking is popular', Robicheaux began to make unwanted sexual advances towards Lauren and she fled his apartment after just two hours. The case against Dr. Grant Robicheaux, 40, and Cerissa Riley, 34, has been reassigned to Orange County Superior Court Judge Frank Ospino, a former Orange County public defender, following the. UniCourt uses cookies to improve your online experience, for more information please see our Privacy Policy. The review of the case by the D.A.s office came under scrutiny during a personnel investigation into a district attorney investigator, Jennifer Kearns. Lauren, who has had a bad run with men after dating jailed fraudster and pharma bro Martin Shkreli a few years ago who she described as 'horrible' and 'abusive', says it feels like America has 'lost a sense of normality'. SANTA ANA (CBSLA) In the latest chapter in an ongoing sexual assault case which has seen a series of twists and turns, an Orange County Superior Court judge Thursday approved a request to reduce the charges against a Newport Beach surgeon and his girlfriend. 3 women want out of rape case against Newport, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), 3 women want out of rape case against Newport Beach doctor and his girlfriend, prosecutor says, Snowed-in Crestline residents make the best of it with volunteers, booze, San Bernardino mountain residents grow worried as they cant access medicine, supplies, LA man arrested, suspected ofcarjackinga vehicle in Corona and firing shots at police during pursuit, Baby girl Winter of Lake Arrowhead is born amid raging blizzard. Get up to speed with our Essential California newsletter, sent six days a week. Newport Beach surgeon and reality TV star Grant Robicheaux and his girlfriend Cerissa Riley faced decades in prison for allegedly drugging and raping multiple women. DocketE-FILING TRANSACTION 1993375 RECEIVED ON 05/26/2022 10:21:30 AM. Riley faced a maximum of 30 years and eight months in state prison. Dr. Grant Robicheaux, left, Cerissa Riley, center, along with Deputy Attorney General Yvette Martinez, right, listen as other attorneys speak to Orange County Superior Court Judge Steven Bromberg . An Orthopedic surgeon who appeared on one episode of the Bravo series Online Dating Rituals of the American Male has been accused of sexually assaulting two women. 8 Grant Robicheaux, 39, and Cerissa Riley, 32,. Arthel Lane "Doc" Watson (March 3, 1923 - May 29, 2012) was an American guitarist, songwriter, and singer of bluegrass, folk, country, blues, and gospel music. Civil cases brought against criminal defendants by alleged victims typically wait until after the criminal proceedings conclude. He was controlling and aggressive and started to scare me', Lauren said they spent time at his Newport Beach house in Palm Springs (above) after meeting on Tinder but she left after he allegedly became too aggressive, Lauren added: 'The experience scared me and put me off dating for a while. 'He was dressed casually in board shorts, which was annoying as I was wearing a dress, but he told me these cool stories about his travels and told me he had created a jet pack and was using it out in Newport Beach. We dont know how many victims there might be out there, but we ask you to come forward.. The three women who no longer want to be involved in the casehad an elected official who was supposed to advocate on their behalf drag them through the mud, Deputy Attorney General Yvette Martinez said in an apparent reference to Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer. Since 2015, the couple also attended music festivals together including Burning Man, Dirty Bird Campout and Splash House. On 05/26/2022 GRANT ROBICHEAUX filed a Contract - Business lawsuit against KASRA ROWSHAN. The case status is Not Classified By Court. 'I was so excited to meet him, I got my hair done, I brought a bottle of wine, I wore a nice dress, I looked cute,' she recalls. According to prosecutors, Mr Robicheaux and his girlfriend, Cerissa Riley, lured women into their lives, drugged them and raped them. Surgeon Grant Robicheaux, 39, and model girlfriend Cerissa Riley, 32, were cleared of all the charges against them this week, after Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer said no evidence. Also Listen On More Options Credits: Kara Klenk More Info Liza Treyger More Info Credits Kara Klenk A Tucker Wayne novel; A Women's murder clu. They have denied all accusations of nonconsensual sex.
