Los Angeles County prosecutors announced Wednesday that former Scrubs executive producer Eric Weinberg was arrested on Tuesday on several felony sexual assault charges.

Per the district attorney’s office, the 18 charges against Weinberg include rape, forcible sexual penetration, attempted forcible penetration with a foreign object, oral copulation, sexual battery by restraint, false imprisonment by use of violence, and assault by means of force likely to cause great bodily injury.

Weinberg, 62, is accused of luring several young women to his home under the guise of a photo shoot before sexually assaulting them. Afterward, the Anger Management executive producer would threaten to ruin his victims’ careers in Hollywood before they could even begin.

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The writer and producer was previously arrested earlier this year in connection to multiple sexual assaults between 2012 and 2019 but quickly posted the $3.25 million bail.

“The defendant relied on his Hollywood credentials to lure young women for photo shoots where he allegedly sexually assaulted them,” Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón said during the Wednesday press conference. “Power and influence can corrupt some to hurt others that often leads to a lifetime of trauma for those who are victimized.”

Though prosecutors asked the judge to deny Weinberg bail this time around, the request was denied and per the Los Angeles Times, Weinberg was released on a $5 million bond Wednesday.

“If you’re wealthy, you get to bail out. If you’re poor, you get to stay in regardless of the seriousness of the offense,” Gascón said. “Mr. Weinberg was able to commit these crimes due to his power and wealth and privilege.”

Weinberg’s Victims Speak Out

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Last month, several of Weinberg’s victims spoke out to The Hollywood Reporter about their terrifying encounters with the prolific alleged predator. Many of those who did decide to come forward did so under the condition of anonymity, still fearing professional repercussions for sharing their stories.

And many feared for their lives. One woman told the publication that she felt she had to be complacent because Weinberg was much taller than her. Another said that she feared the producer was capable of violence.

“After I had said no so many times, he continued doing what he wanted anyway.” Kayra Raecke said. “I didn’t know what else he was capable of, including violence. I thought there was a real possibility I might die there.”

Weinberg’s arraignment is scheduled for October 25.