Eric Weinberg charged with 18 felony sex crimes
Celebrity Crime Report by Shane Smith Law
Eric Weinberg, a television producer best known for work on Scrubs and Californication, is facing 18 felony counts involving alleged sexual assault and abuse.
What prosecutors allege
According to the charging documents, the alleged conduct occurred between 2014 and 2019 and followed a repeated pattern:
- Weinberg allegedly posed as a photographer
- He allegedly lured women to his residence for supposed photo shoots
- Prosecutors say the women were then sexually assaulted
Separate victims are alleged in:
- 2014 (two victims)
- 2017 (one victim)
- 2018 and 2019 (two additional incidents)
Charges filed
The 18 counts reportedly include allegations of:
- Rape
- Oral copulation by force
- Sexual battery
- False imprisonment
- Assault by means likely to cause great bodily injury
- Multiple counts of forcible penetration by a foreign object
Weinberg is 62 years old.
Bail and court status
- Weinberg was released on a $5 million bond
- He had previously been arrested on related charges and released on a separate bond earlier in the case
- He is scheduled to be arraigned on October 25, where a not guilty plea is expected
Prosecutor’s statement
Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón stated that Weinberg allegedly used his Hollywood background and access to lure victims, emphasizing that abuse of power and influence can cause lasting trauma. The District Attorney’s office also noted that its victim services division is available to support those impacted.
Why this case matters
This case highlights how professional access and perceived credibility can be used, according to prosecutors, to place victims in vulnerable situations. If proven, the pattern alleged here would be a significant aggravating factor in both charging and sentencing.
This report summarizes publicly filed criminal allegations. Mr. Weinberg is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
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