The co-executive producer of popular American comedy show Scrubs has been arrested on multiple sexual assault charges.
Eric Weinberg is said to have targeted young women in public places under the guise of a photographer who offered them work.
Detectives of the Los Angeles Police Department said the writer would sexually abuse the women during such photo shoots, which took place in his own home.
Weinberg was arrested around noon on Thursday in the the happy one area of LA and was charged with several counts of sexual assault, including rape.
His total bail has been set at $3.225 million (£2.725 million).
Weinberg would approach the women in their 20s and 30s, under the guise of a photographer, and set up photo shoots with them.
The LAPD said Weinberg’s arrest was linked to crimes committed in LA between 2012 and 2019, although detectives believe there are additional unidentified victims dating back to the early 1990s.
“Weinberg was a Hollywood producer/writer and appears to be targeting women in supermarkets, coffee shops and other public places,” an LAPD spokesperson said.
“Weinberg approached the women in their 20s and 30s under the guise of a photographer and set up photo shoots with them.
“Once the women were in his home, he would sexually assault them during the photo shoot.”
Victims or people with information are requested to contact the criminal investigation department.