Justin Roiland, the star and co-creator of the animated TV series Rick and Morty, has been charged with felony domestic violence in connection with a 2020 incident, NBC reports. In addition to one count of domestic battery, Roiland has been charged in a Southern California court with false imprisonment, according to documents reviewed by NBC.
The incident occurred in January 2020, according to court documents. Roiland pleaded not guilty to both charges in October 2020. A protective order issued at that time restricts Roiland from harassing the alleged victim or going within 100 feet of her. The alleged victim’s name has not been made public, but she was reportedly dating Roiland at the time of the incident.
Roiland, 42, reportedly appeared in Orange County Superior Court on Thursday for a pre-trial hearing. The court will next convene on April 27.
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