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Report: Louisiana woman among doctor’s possible rape victims

Posted at 3:20 PM, Sep 22, 2018
and last updated 2018-09-22 20:04:18-04
Grant Robicheaux and Cerissa Riley
Grant Robicheaux and Cerissa Riley courtesy of Orange County District Attorney

Prosecutors say a woman from Louisiana has come forward with claims she was raped by a Lafayette-born surgeon and his girlfriend.

According to the Los Angeles Times, that victim approached the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. That alleged incident happened more than 20 years ago.

So far, prosecutors say more than a dozen women and one man have come forward with allegations against Robicheaux and Ceressa Riley.

Robicheaux and Riley are facing multiple charges, including rape by drugs. They have been released on $100,000 bond. Both deny the charges.

UPDATE: Surgeon accused of multiple rapes is LHS grad