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Sex assault charges dropped against reality TV doctor and girlfriend

  • Charges of assault with intent to commit a sexual offense were dismissed against Dr. Grant Robicheaux and Cerissa Riley due to insufficient evidence.
  • The couple still face drug and weapons charges and will appear in court July 19.
  • The high-profile case was caught in a political battle between the current and former Orange County district attorneys.
  • After winning election, the new DA sought to dismiss the charges but the case was taken over by the state attorney general's office, which reduced the charges.
  • The case gained international attention in 2018 amid the #MeToo movement.
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