Adult movie star Ron Jeremy accused of rape and sexual assault


LOS ANGELES (AP) – Adult movie star Ron Jeremy was accused of raping three women and sexually assaulting a fourth, Los Angeles County prosecutors said.

Jeremy, 67, whose real name is Ron Jeremy Hyatt, was charged with three counts of forced rape and forced penetration by a foreign object and one count of forced oral intercourse and sexual assault.

If Jeremy is convicted, the charges could lead to a 90-year prison sentence.

It is scheduled to be processed later on Tuesday. Prosecutors say they will ask for a $ 6.6 million bond. Emails seeking comment from Jeremy sent to several of his representatives were not immediately answered.

Prosecutors allege that Jeremy raped a 25-year-old woman in a West Hollywood home in May 2014, sexually assaulted a 33-year-old woman and 46-year-old woman in separate incidents at a West Hollywood bar in 2017, and He raped a 30-year-old woman in the same bar in July of last year.

Another 2016 accusation was rejected by prosecutors due to insufficient evidence.

Nicknamed “The Hedgehog,” Jeremy is one of the best-known and most prolific actors in the history of the industry, with thousands of credits to his name.

In recent years, he has made a career of appearing in more mainstream entertainment, including music videos and reality shows like “The Surreal Life.”