“Scrubs” producer Eric Weinberg has to stand trial. He is accused of being a serial rapist who “takes advantage of his status.”

Eric Weinberg was charged with multiple rapes and assaults against five women in 2022, authorities said

Television producer Eric Weinberg faces multiple charges of sexual assault. The New York Times, diversity and deadline report.

The Scrubs Producer was arrested in July 2022 in connection with the alleged sexual assault of several women in 2012 and 2019 in Los Angeles, California, the LAPD said in a opinion by the time.

Weinberg, 63, was later charged with multiple counts of rape and assault against five women between 2014 and 2019, Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón said in October 2022..

On Tuesday, a Los Angeles County judge announced that Weinberg will face trial on 28 counts of sexual assault and rape. The New York Times And diversity Report.

The judge made the ruling after days of hearing testimony from Weinberg’s alleged victims, whom he allegedly met through various platforms, including a modeling website and a dating app. diversity.

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Several women said during their testimony that they feared for their lives during the alleged attacks, per Diversity.

Aside from the dating app and modeling website, Weinberg allegedly targeted the women – aged between 20 and 30 – in grocery stores and cafes, among other places, and posed as a photographer, according to the LAPD’s July 2022 statement.

He is said to have arranged photo shoots with the women and then sexually abused them in his apartment, according to the police.

According to Gascón’s statement dated October 5, 2022, Weinberg was initially released on $5 million bail.

Later that month, a judge revoked his bail and Weinberg was remanded in custody.

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After Weinberg’s arrest, the LAPD received more than 70 tips related to the allegations against him, Assistant District Attorney Marlene Martinez said at the time. The Los Angeles Times.

In his October 5, 2022, statement, the prosecutor alleged that Weinberg abused his power and fame to lure his victims.

“The defendant used his Hollywood reputation to lure young women into photo shoots where he allegedly sexually abused them,” Gascón said. “Power and influence can lead some to hurt others, often resulting in lifelong trauma for the victims.”

During a court hearing on October 25, 2022, Martinez said Weinberg was a “danger” to society and to all women, Deadline reported.

“He approaches every young woman and uses his status as a writer and producer to attract them. He is a danger to all women,” Martinez said, according to the outlet.

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Weinberg was initially charged with 32 counts of sexual assault, but four of them were dropped. The New York Times AndDiversity.

In three cases the statute of limitations had expired and in one case there was insufficient evidence. diversity.

Weinberg is scheduled to go on trial in June. The New York Times, diversity and deadline report.

He has pleaded not guilty to the charges, The New York Times and deadline.

His attorney, Philip Cohen, did not respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, please contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or go to Rainn.org.

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