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ABC: Celebrity surgeon and girlfriend accused of drugging, raping multiple women

ABC: Celebrity surgeon and girlfriend accused of drugging, raping multiple women

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Grant William Robicheaux, who appeared on the Bravo series “Online Dating Rituals of the American Male,” and his girlfriend Cerissa Laura Riley were arrested last week and accused of drugging and raping at least two women. They are facing multiple felony charges in California.

Prosecutors have found ‘thousands’ of videos on Robicheaux’s phone where women “appear to be highly intoxicated beyond the ability to consent or resist,”1 and now fear there may be even more victims.

Of the two known cases, Jane Doe 1 reports that she met the couple at a bar in April 2016 and they invited her to a boat party in Newport Beach. She says they later took her to Robicheaux’s apartment and raped her. She contacted “police the next day and tested positive for multiple controlled substances.” And Jane Doe 2 drank with the pair in October 2016 “until she was “no longer conscious” at which time they took her to Robicheaux’s apartment “where she was sexually assaulted with intent to commit rape.” She says when she woke up the next morning “she screamed for help until a neighbor called police.”2

Attorneys for Robicheaux and Riley released a statement saying their clients “…have been aware of these accusations for a number of months, and each of them will formally deny the truth of these allegations at their first opportunity in court. Dr. 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. Robicheaux’s medical practice or patients in any way. They both thank their families and friends for their continued support.” 3

Robicheaux, 38, and Riley, 31, are facing felony charges of rape by use of drugs, oral sex using a controlled substance, assault with intent to commit a sexual offense and possession of controlled substances. In addition to those charges, Robicheaux is facing charges relating to possession of an assault weapon and a sentencing enhancement related to that weapon possession, while Riley faces a sentencing enhancement for being knowingly vicariously armed with a firearm.”4

The duo were arrested at Robicheaux’s home on Sept. 12th and each posted bail for $100,000. If convicted, Robicheaux will spend 40 years in prison while Riley faces 30 years and eight months in prison.

They are scheduled to appear in court next month. We will update you as more information becomes available.

Sources and References

  1. ABC, September 19, 2018.
  2. ABC, September 19, 2018.
  3. ABC, September 19, 2018.
  4. ABC, September 19, 2018.

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