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(Photo by Greg Doherty/Getty Images) FILE - SEPTEMBER 14: It has been reported that actress Heather Locklear has been hospitalized after driving her car into a ditch in Thousand Oaks, California. BEVERLY HILLS- CA - AUGUST 16: In this handout photo provided by Discovery, Actress Heather Locklear attends TLC "Too Close To Home" Screening at The Paley Center for Media on August 16, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Discovery via Getty Images) Brown bonded out on $2,000, according to jail records. Booking Date/Time: 07/05/2018 23:00 Release Date: 07/05/18 Time: 23:52 Gretchen Wilson arrives at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (CNN) — Prosecutors say at least six more possible victims have come forward in the rape case against Grant William Robicheaux, who charmed TV audiences by lamenting how hard it was for a busy surgeon like him to meet the right woman. Orange County DA Grant William Robicheaux and Cerissa Riley will be arrainged on October 25. And more than 30 people have called investigators in California about the case, according to Orange County District Attorney Chief of Staff Susan Kang Schroeder. Prosecutors say Robicheaux, 38, and his current girlfriend, Cerissa Laura Riley, 31, used their good looks and charm to drug and rape at least two women. Robicheaux, 38, and Cerissa Laura Riley, 31, are charged with rape by use of drugs, oral copulation by anesthesia or controlled substance, assault with intent to commit sexual offense, and possession of a controlled substance for sale. Robicheaux is also accused of firearms violations. After investigating videos on Robicheaux’s phone, authorities worry there may be hundreds more victims. But attorneys for the suspects say they did nothing criminal. How the alleged attacks unfolded Investigators believe Riley approached the women at a bar or restaurant, then invited her boyfriend over, Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas said Tuesday. He said Riley and Robicheaux met one woman, 32, at a restaurant in Newport Beach in April 2016. On another occasion, they invited her to a party and took her back to his apartment once she was intoxicated, Rackauckas said. Afterward, they drugged and raped the woman, the district attorney said. He said the incident was recorded on video. The woman contacted Newport Beach police the next day and tested positive for multiple controlled substances. Six months later, prosecutors say, another woman alleged the couple sexually assaulted her at the apartment after she got drunk at a bar with them. The district attorney’s office said she woke up and screamed for help until a neighbor called police to the scene. Authorities don’t know if that incident was also recorded, Rackauckas said. What the suspects’ attorneys say From Bravo TV Robicheaux was featured in an episode of Bravo's "Online Dating Rituals of the American Male" in 2014. Attorneys Philip Cohen and Scott Borthwick issued a joint statement on behalf of Riley and Robicheaux denying the allegations of nonconsensual sex. “They 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,” the attorneys said. “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.” The district attorney said investigators want to talk to Robicheaux’s patients, though so far there is no evidence any incidents happened in a medical setting. The defense attorneys said Robicheaux’s medical practice has nothing to do with the claims. “None of the allegations in this matter relate to or concern Dr. Robicheaux’s medical practice or patients in any way,” the attorneys said. Riley and Robicheaux each paid $100,000 bail last week when they were arrested. They will be arraigned October 25. ’There might be many unidentified victims out there’ On Robicheaux’s phone, investigators found hundreds of clips of women in various states of consciousness, Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas told reporters Tuesday. He said that many of the women in the videos appeared unable to consent to sexual contact. Many of the videos also included Riley, he said. He said many of the women in the videos appeared unable to consent to sexual contact. Many of the videos also included Riley, he said. Rackauckas estimated more than 1,000 videos were on Robicheaux’s phone. He did not say whether the same women were seen in multiple clips. “Based on this evidence we believe that there might be many unidentified victims out there,” he said. In 2014, Robicheaux appeared on an episode of Bravo’s “Online Dating Rituals of the American Male.” The district attorney said no women from the Bravo show have been connected with the cell phone videos. The district attorney’s office asked that any women who think they may have been sexually assaulted by the couple contact the office’s lead investigator, Eric Wiseman.<doc-sep>A California surgeon who once appeared on a Bravo TV dating show and his girlfriend are accused of drugging and raping two women and authorities believe there could be many other victims. Grant Robicheaux and Cerissa Riley were arrested on September 11 on rape and several other charges, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office said in a press release. Robicheaux is a 38-year-old Newport Beach resident who appeared on the Bravo show “Online Dating Rituals of the American Male” in 2014. Riley, 31, is from Brea, California, and has worked as a dance teacher. They are accused of working “in tandem” to supply drugs to their victims and then sexually assault the women while they were unable to consent, District Attorney Tony Rackauckas said in the press release. “The defendants may have traveled together to various festivals and locations since 2015 including Burning Man in Black Rock Desert, Nevada, Dirtybird Campout festival in Silverado, Splash House festival in Palm Springs, and landmarks near Page, Arizona,” the district attorney’s office said. Robicheaux and Riley were both released on $100,000 bond on September 17. They are scheduled to appear in court in October. “All allegations of non-consensual sex are unequivocally denied by Grant Robicheaux and his girlfriend Cerissa Riley,” a statement provided to Heavy on behalf of their attorneys said. “They 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,” the statement from the couple’s attorneys said. Meanwhile, Rackauckas said the couple used their looks and status to gain the trust of the alleged victims. “People often assume rapists are creepy, scary men who lunge out from hiding amongst bushes and attack unsuspecting women. The reality is that rapists come in all socioeconomic groups, any background,” Rackauckas said at a press conference on September 18. “It’s important to understand that rapists can look like anyone. They can be anyone. They can be either gender.” He continued, “This morning, my office is announcing the filing of charges and arrest of well-known orthopedic surgeon Grant Robicheaux and his female companion Cerissa Riley. In the materials we’ve seized, there are thousands and thousands of videos and images on Robicheaux’s phone, many also including Riley, which we’re now meticulously going through. There are several videos where the women in the videos appear to be highly intoxicated beyond the ability to consent or resist and they’re barely responsive to the defendant’s sexual advances. Based on this evidence, we believe there may be many unidentified victims out there.” Here’s what you need to know about Grant Robicheaux and Cerissa Riley: 1. The DA Says Robicheaux & Riley ‘Used Their Good Looks & Charm to Lower the Inhibitions of Their Potential Prey’ According to prosecutors, the first incident occurred in April 2016, when Grant William Robicheaux and Cerissa Laura Riley met the 32-year-old victim at a Newport Beach restaurant. On April 10, the couple invited her to a party in Newport Beach and then escorted her to their apartment “once she was intoxicated,” the district attorney’s office said. “The defendants are accused of supplying multiple drugs to the victim then raping and orally copulating her while she was prevented from resisting due to intoxicating and controlled substances and they should have reasonably known of her condition,” according to the press release. The woman went to the Newport Beach Police Department the next day and underwent a forensic exam, which tested positive for multiple controlled substances, according to prosecutors. The district attorney’s office said Robicheaux and Riley met the second victim at a Newport Beach bar on October 2, 2016. They are accused of drinking alcohol with her until she was “no longer conscious.” Prosecutors say the couple then brought her back to Robicheaux’s apartment, where they are accused of “sexually assaulting her with intent to commit rape.” According to the press release, the woman woke up and screamed for help until a neighbor called police, who responded and investigated the case. Rackauckas told reporters there is no evidence any of the alleged crimes took place in a medical setting. He also said they don’t know whether all the incidents happened the same way. “But we do see is that there is bar, the couple is in a bar, Cerissa introduces her, meets the lady and then introduces her to Robicheaux and then they invite her to a party.” In one case, the party was on a boat, Rackauckas said. “She’s having some drinks, she feels more intoxicated by the drinks than would ordinarily be expected, pretty soon she’s very intoxicated and hardly knows what’s going on. They take her to his apartment and perform all of these sex acts on her. So that’s the general way that we’ve seen it.” Rackauckas said at the press conference, “women who have encountered these two might have felt a false sense of security due to the fact that both defendants are clean cut and good looking. We tend to trust doctors who take an oath to do no harm. The second defendant being a female is key. A woman purporting to be his girlfriend clearly paid a significant role in disarming the victims and making them feel comfortable and safe. We believe the defendants used their good looks and charm to lower the inhibitions of their potential prey.” Robicheaux was charged with rape by use of drugs, oral copulation by anesthesia or controlled substance, assault with intent to commit sexual offense, four counts of possession of a controlled substance for sale and two counts of possession of an assault weapon.<doc-sep>At least six more potential victims have come forward with allegations against a California doctor and his girlfriend who were charged with drugging and sexually assaulting at least two women. Grant William Robicheaux, an orthopedic surgeon who previously appeared on the Bravo show Online Dating Rituals of the American Male, and Cerissa Laura Riley were charged with drugging and assaulting two women, the Orange County District Attorney’s office said Tuesday. A spokesperson for the district attorney’s office told TIME on Thursday that at least six additional women have come forward in the case and that more than 30 others have called investigators regarding Robicheaux. Prosecutors say Robicheaux, 38, and Riley, 31, may have traveled together to festivals like Burning Man and other locations since 2015. They are alleged to have worked together to bring victims to Robicheaux’s apartment, through supplying them with drugs and alcohol, according to Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas, who said the pair “used their good looks and charm to lower the inhibitions of their potential prey.” Investigators said they believed there would be additional victims in the case. The couple’s attorneys denied the allegations in a statement to TIME on Wednesday. “All allegations of non-consensual sex are unequivocally denied by Grant Robicheaux and his girlfriend Cerissa Riley. They 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,” the statement said. “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.” Get The Brief. Sign up to receive the top stories you need to know right now. Please enter a valid email address. * The request timed out and you did not successfully sign up. Please attempt to sign up again. Sign Up Now An unexpected error has occurred with your sign up. Please try again later. 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LOS ANGELES – Six more women may be victims of sexual assault by a prominent orthopedic surgeon – who was featured in a TV reality dating show – and his girlfriend, authorities said Wednesday. The six potential victims came forward to authorities after two women alleged that Grant William Robicheaux, 38, and girlfriend Cerissa Laura Riley, 31, lured them from local bars and festivals by drugging and then involving them in sexual acts, the Orange County, California, District Attorney's office reports. Two of the latest potential victims were from out of state, said office Chief of Staff Susan Kang Schroeder, but they could still testify at a trial. She said the victims met the suspects under different circumstances. "We are very encouraged that the victims would feel confident in the legal system and come forward," Schroeder said. Orange County officials suspect Robicheaux and Riley may have traveled together to "various festivals and locations since 2015, including Burning Man in Black Rock Desert, Nevada, Dirtybird Campout Festival in Silverado, California, and the Splash House music festival in Palm Springs, California," according to a news release issued by prosecutors earlier this week. In the Coachella Valley, law enforcement personnel in Palm Springs and Indio said they don't have any information on the suspects and there have been no reports – of the kinds of offenses Robicheaux and Riley are accused of – filed locally. More:Reality TV contestant and girlfriend arrested for drugging, raping women Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas said Tuesday there could be many victims, based on videos and photos seized as part of a search of Robicheaux's apartment in Newport Beach, and urged them to step forward. The materials showed other women involved in sex acts with the suspects, including some who appeared to be drunk or drugged. Robicheaux was featured on a Bravo TV show called "Online Dating Rituals of the American Male." He and Riley were free on bail pending an arraignment scheduled for Oct. 25. His brief celebrity likely helped him attract women. Laguna Beach resident Lauren Hayden, 24, said she found Robicheaux last year on the dating app Tinder. She thought he was good looking and saw a flattering article about him. When he invited her over for dinner at his apartment, she accepted and met him on Oct. 11, 2017. After Robicheaux cooked dinner, they had a glass of wine and later went to his hot tub. Hayden said he began trying to rip her clothes off and force her to his bedroom. “As I was putting on my clothes, he kept trying to rip them back off,” Hayden recalled in a telephone interview Wednesday. “I smiled and said I had to go and that I found the way he was talking to me to be disrespectful. I even said to him, ‘I don’t think you understand the way you’re coming off is really aggressive and kind of reminds me of previous sexual assault encounters that I’ve had, so I’d appreciate it if you’d stop.’” Robicheaux did not hold her down or force her to do anything after that. Hayden said she is now thinking of the women he allegedly raped and stressed that what he did to them was not their fault. “I want something positive to come from this,” Hayden said. “We need policy change around this issue.” Robicheaux faces charges that include rape by use of drugs, assault with intent to commit sexual offense, possession of drugs with intent to sell and possession of assault weapons. The charges also include having performed oral copulation with victims who were anesthetized. Robicheaux and Riley, who lives in Brea, California, were each released on a $100,000 bond pending a hearing Oct. 25. Robicheaux's medical practice was based in Newport Beach. Lawyers representing Robicheaux and Riley could not immediately be reached for comment. "They 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," Philip Cohen and Scott Borthwick, attorneys for the defendants, said in a joint statement to various media outlets. "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."