justin roilandco-creator of the acclaimed animated series rick and morty, is currently facing two charges of domestic violence in Orange County, California. According to the report of NBCNewsthe serious crimes that are imputed to him are those of domestic battery with bodily injury Y unlawful detention by threat, violence, fraud or deception.
The criminal act allegedly happened on January 19, 2020; the victim —whose identity remains anonymous— was “in a relationship” with Roiland at the time, according to the criminal complaint signed by the Orange County District Attorney in May of that same year. Three months later, the defendant was arrested and released after posting $50,000 bail.
In October 2020, preliminary hearings began in which Roiland pleaded not guilty to all charges. That month, a protection order was also presented that to date prevents him from being less than 30 meters from the alleged victim. She also has legal protection against any threat, harassment or surveillance by the accused.
At the hearing on Thursday, January 12, Roiland’s lawyer reported that there is a plea offer available to his client, although he did not disclose the details. The defendant’s next court appearance is scheduled for April 27, 2023. There is still no set date for the trial.
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More than an hour ago, the same lawyer for the alleged attacker, T. Edward Welbournshared with ew the following statement:
“It’s hard to overstate how inaccurate recent media coverage of this situation has been. To be clear, not only is Justin innocent, but we also have every hope that this matter is on track to be dismissed once the District Attorney’s office has completed its methodical review of the evidence. We look forward to clearing Justin’s name and helping him move on as soon as possible.”
Along with Dan Harmon, Justin Roiland is co-creator of rick and morty, Adult Swim’s animated series that has won two Emmy Awards. Roiland also voices the titular characters, Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith, a mad scientist and his fearful grandson who go on grim interdimensional adventures. The sixth and most recent season of it aired between September and December 2022.
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