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‘Scrubs’ producer accused of rape claims behavior was ‘creepy’ but not ‘illegal’ in bombshell defense

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Louwerse, J. (2026, October 1). ‘Scrubs’ producer accused of rape claims behavior was ‘creepy’ but not ‘illegal’ in bombshell defense. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/01/us-news/famed-producer-eric-weinberg-faces-life-in-sexual-assault-trial/

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Eric Weinberg, the producer of "Scrubs," is facing a rape trial starting today where his defense team argues that while his behavior was distasteful and creepy, it did not break the law. Weinberg, 66, faces 23 charges including sexual battery and forcible rape for allegedly luring women to his home between 2014 and 2019 for photo shoots that turned sexual without consent. His defense claims all encounters were consensual based on the accusers' actions and words during the photo sessions. The case includes allegations made by Weinberg's ex-wife’s private investigator as part of their contentious divorce proceedings, leading to his arrest in October 2022 and subsequent imprisonment pending trial.

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Eric Weinberg, a 66-year-old producer known for his work on the TV show "Scrubs," faces trial starting today over allegations of sexual assault. His defense argues that while his behavior may have been "creepy" or "distasteful," it did not constitute illegal actions. Between 2014 and 2019, Weinberg is accused of luring women to his home for photo shoots where he sexually assaulted them without their consent. Nine anonymous women testified during a preliminary hearing that they were taken into various stages of undress and sexually harassed by Weinberg. He faces 23 charges, including sexual battery and forcible rape, but maintains all encounters were consensual based on the alleged victims' behavior. The case stems from contentious divorce proceedings involving Weinberg's ex-wife and child custody disputes.

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“The articles describe different stages of the trial process: Article A discusses the defense's argument that behavior was not illegal, while Article B focuses on the opening arguments and display of explicit photos during the trial.”

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“Scrubs” producer Eric Weinberg’s attorneys will argue that his behavior may have been “distasteful” and “creepy” but not illegal when his long-awaited rape trial starts today. uncertain

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Weinberg, 66 – who produced almost 100 episodes of “Scrubs” and wrote for the hit show “Californication” starring David Duchovny – is accused of luring women to his home for photo shoots between 2014 and 2019 and sexually assaulting them. asserted

who → produce → them

His high-profile defense team, led by attorney Philip Cohen, will argue that although some of Weinberg’s actions were at times creepy, distasteful and even unlikeable, ultimately they weren’t against the law. asserted

they → lead → law

During the producer’s preliminary hearing, nine Jane Does testified that they agreed to meet Weinberg at his home after he approached them or connected with them through modeling websites. asserted

he → testify → websites

Once at his home, Weinberg would take photos of the women in various stages of undress, they testified. asserted

they → take → undress

The women claimed some of the photo shoots turned sexual without their consent. asserted

some → claim → consent

He faces 23 charges, including sexual battery and forcible rape. asserted

He → face → battery

But Weinberg claims all the encounters were consensual, based on the women’s conduct, words and actions, according to his defense team. uncertain

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Weinberg’s attorney, Robin Sax, has claimed the rape prosecution only gained momentum during his contentious divorce from his now ex-wife, Hilary Bidwell. asserted

prosecution → claim → wife

Documents filed during Weinberg’s divorce and child custody proceedings alleged that he sexually assaulted three women during photo shoots. “It was part of a contentious, many year divorce case with many attempts by Ms Bidwell, to gain full custody,” Sax said during the preliminary hearing. asserted

Sax → file → hearing

Bidwell hired a private investigator to determine whether Weinberg was cheating during their marriage and to track down the accusers in an attempt to strengthen her custody case, Sax told the judge. asserted

Sax → hire → judge

“Had he stopped fighting the family law case, we probably wouldn’t be here, in my view,” Sax stated in court. asserted

Sax → stop → court

Weinberg was arrested in October 2022 and initially freed on $5 million bail. asserted

Weinberg → arrest → bail

His bail was revoked by a judge later that month after he was slapped with additional charges. asserted

he → revoke → charges

The case took a dramatic turn this week when prosecutors dropped five charges related to one Jane Doe who had claimed she was assaulted in 2018. asserted

she → take → 2018

Weinberg will face a jury of eight men and four women in Downtown Los Angeles. asserted

Weinberg → face → Angeles

He faces life in prison if convicted. asserted

He → face → prison

‘Scrubs’ producer accused of rape claims behavior was ‘creepy’ but not ‘illegal’ in bombshell defense

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