Rick and Morty

2023 - 1 - 12

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'Rick and Morty's' Justin Roiland facing felony domestic violence ... (Los Angeles Times)

'Rick and Morty' co-creator Justin Roiland is facing two felony counts of domestic violence in Orange County. The charges were filed in May 2020.

Roiland was also reportedly ordered to turn in any firearms he owned or possessed and is not to go within 100 feet of the person named in the order. [NBC News](https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/internet/justin-roiland-rick-morty-allegations-domestic-violence-charges-rcna65403), which was first to report on the case, a protective order was filed against Roiland in Oct. [Roiland](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/herocomplex/la-ca-hc-rick-and-morty-season-three-studio-visit-0811-story.html) appeared in court Thursday for a pretrial hearing related to charges filed in May 2020.

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'Rick and Morty' co-creator Justin Roiland faces domestic violence ... (NBC News)

Justin Roiland, the co-creator of the animated comedy series “Rick and Morty,” has been charged with domestic battery and false imprisonment in California.

Roiland won an Emmy for “Rick and Morty” in 2020 and a Hollywood Critics Choice Association TV award for the show in 2022. Roiland is best known for Adult Swim’s “Rick and Morty,” which has spawned a billion-dollar media and merchandising franchise and is one of the most popular adult television comedies. Roiland was ordered to attend the hearing. The affidavit in support of Roiland’s arrest is also sealed. Many court records remained sealed but the available public documents seen by NBC News say Roiland was charged in May 2020. According to Orange County Superior Court records, Roiland pleaded not guilty to both charges in October 2020.

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'Rick and Morty' Creator Justin Roiland Charged With Battery (CNET)

Roiland has been charged with felony domestic violence in relation to a 2020 incident, according to documents seen by NBC.

[Cartoon Network ordered 70 new episodes](/culture/entertainment/rick-and-morty-gets-huge-70-episode-renewal-get-schwifty/) of the show, 39 of which have yet to be fulfilled. The show, which counts two Emmys among its many awards, is scheduled to continue for years to come. The alleged victim's name has not been made public, but she was reportedly dating Roiland at the time of the incident.

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Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland awaiting trial on domestic ... (The Guardian)

Roiland, who voices two of the animated TV show's characters and created video game High on Life, has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

A trial date has not been set. Roiland and Dan Harmon created the animated sci-fi sitcom about a mad scientist and his grandson, both voiced by Roiland. Emails seeking comment from Roiland’s attorney and representatives for Cartoon Network, which airs Rick and Morty, were not immediately returned.

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'Rick and Morty' Co-Creator Justin Roiland Charged With Felony ... (TV Insider)

The charges are in connection to a 2020 incident which Roiland pleaded not guilty to.

[NBC News](https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/internet/justin-roiland-rick-morty-allegations-domestic-violence-charges-rcna65403) obtained the criminal complaint in the case, which charges Roiland, 42, with one felony count of domestic battery with corporal injury and one felony count of false imprisonment by menace, violence, fraud, and/or deceit. [Justin Roiland](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/justin-roiland/), the co-creator of [Adult Swim](https://www.tvinsider.com/network/adult-swim/)‘s fan-favorite animated series [Rick and Morty](https://www.tvinsider.com/show/rick-and-morty/), appeared in court Thursday, January 12 for a pre-trial hearing after being charged with felony domestic violence. The brief hearing concluded a moment later with an agreement to convene again on April 27. Harmon subsequently released a statement about the video, apologizing for its content and the offense it has caused. In the video, he was reportedly seen “simulating rape” on baby dolls. The charges are in connection with a 2020 incident, according to a criminal complaint filed by the Orange County District Attorney, to which Roiland pleaded not guilty.

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Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland Facing Domestic Violence ... (Deadline)

(Updated with Roiland lawyer statement) Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland is facing some serious incarceration time over domestic violence charges.

[a July 2018 statement](https://deadline.com/2018/07/rick-and-morty-dan-harmon-apologizes-rape-video-adult-swim-series-continue-statement-1202432308/) soon after the video resurfaced. Roiland’s agency, [UTA](https://deadline.com/tag/uta/) also did not respond to request for comment on the matter, which was first reported by NBC News. Discovery](https://deadline.com/tag/warner-bros-discovery/)-owned Adult Swim did not reply to request for comment on the charges or the case when contacted by Deadline. Roiland also does the voice for the Chad Wagon character in the Michael Cusack created Koala Man, which is on Hulu stateside as well. Having plead not guilty to the charges in October 2020, Roiland was present for today’s hearing today. The incident in question against a Jane Doe allegedly occurred in January 2020, according to a May 2020 complaint (

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12 Shows To Watch If You Love Rick And Morty (Game Rant)

Although Rick and Morty is a one-of-a-kind animated sci-fi show, fans of the series can check out these equally interesting shows.

The first few seasons are a joy to watch, and each episode was peppered with numerous jokes that made playing this game such a blast. Archer is one of the funniest shows that set the stage alight with its first few seasons. This is precisely what makes Bojack Horseman such a fascinating watch, with the titular character being one of the most complex and well-written characters in history. In a way, pushing the envelope and getting the media outraged with their imagery was part of what made South Park such a fun show to watch. The story of Joel and his friends as they go through the ups and downs of Greendale's insanity made for a great time! However, over time, the show quickly became a cult classic that viewers loved to see for its sharp and succinct writing. The show was highly influential and shaped the future of American sitcoms, with its hilarious writing being key to its success. In its heyday, Family Guy was one of the funniest and most popular shows out there. The show takes a unique fantasy medieval setting and uses this backdrop to great effect. It's easily one of the funniest shows on Netflix that is also pretty thought-provoking in its own right. Thankfully, the following shows are pretty hilarious in their own right and are perfect for fans who love the quick-witted nature of Rick & Morty. Updated January 12, 2023 by Ritwik Mitra: Rick & Morty is one of the funniest and most popular animated shows around right now, with the two titular protagonists being wildly engaging in their own right.

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Rick and Morty creator Justin Roiland facing domestic assault charges (BBC News)

Justin Roiland, 42, has pleaded not guilty to felony domestic battery and false imprisonment charges.

He formally pleaded not guilty to the charges in October 2020. But he did not provide any further details. The incident allegedly occurred on or around 19 January 2020, according to documents obtained by NBC News.

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'Rick and Morty' Future in Doubt as Justin Roiland Faces Years in ... (Newsweek)

The co-creator and voice actor is facing a number of domestic violence charges from an incident in 2020, and has pleaded not guilty.

We hit with Rick and Morty when I was 32, and so for me, it was just like, I live my whole life a certain way, and had expectations of normality, and then, now it's a little, it's not that much different, but it is a little different." He spoke to Newsweek twice in 2022 to discuss Season 6 of Rick and Morty, which ended on December 12. The incident in question dates back to January 2020, with a criminal complaint filed in May 2020 against Roiland. "To be clear, not only is Justin innocent but we also have every expectation that this matter is on course to be dismissed once the District Attorney's office has completed its methodical review of the evidence." "You'll get one every year," Marder continued. As a result, he is facing up to seven years in prison. "I am on [Season 8]," Marder told Newsweek. "I am on 8, and 9 we'll be starting top of next year. The maximum sentence for the charge of domestic battery with corporal injury is four years in California, while the maximum sentence for false imprisonment by menace, violence, fraud and/or deceit is three years, meaning Roiland is facing a maximum of seven years in prison. "It is hard to overstate how inaccurate the recent media coverage of this situation has been," T. Newsweek has reached out for a statement or comment. Roiland created the premise of Rick and Morty in a cartoon short years before the actual show made it to air.

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RICK AND MORTY Co-Creator Justin Roiland Charged With Felony ... (Toonado.com)

Justin Roiland, co-creator of the adult animated series Rick and Morty, has pleaded not guilty to two felony charges of domestic battery and false ...

More recently, Roiland released the video game High on Life which was developed through his studio Squanch Games and released in late 2022. The identity of the person named in the protective order is not known to NBC News or the general media. There was also a protective order filed in October 2020 which states that Roiland is not to harass, threaten or surveil the person named in the protective order.

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'Rick and Morty' creator awaiting trial for domestic violence (KTLA)

Justin Roiland, who created the animated series “Rick and Morty” and provides the voices of the two title characters, is awaiting trial on charges of felony ...

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High On Life And Rick And Morty Creator Facing Domestic Violence ... (Kotaku)

Justin Roiland pleaded not guilty to two felony charges of domestic battery and false imprisonment of an ex-girlfriend.

[Up to $80 off](https://vertagear.pxf.io/c/379647/960320/12793?subId1=IV-&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vertagear.com%2Fpages%2F800-ergonomic-gaming-chairs) According to NBC News the victim says the incident between herself and Roiland occurred around Jan. [NBC News](https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/internet/justin-roiland-rick-morty-allegations-domestic-violence-charges-rcna65403) reports that it obtained Orange County Superior Court records stating that a criminal complaint was filed against Roiland back in May 2020 by the Orange County District Attorney.

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How Dan Harmon's Krapopolis Compares To Rick & Morty (Screen Rant)

Dan Harmon's new animated series, the mythology-inspired Krapopolis, shares certain similarities with his most famous show, Rick and Morty.

Rick and Morty opened a new door for adult animation, but it also set the bar extremely high. Due to its level of popularity, Rick and Morty is able to gather hype around anything that remotely resembles Dan Harmon's most successful project. Hence, Krapopolis may feel very familiar, yet fresh, for Rick and Morty fans.

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'Rick and Morty' creator awaits trial for domestic violence (Associated Press)

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — Justin Roiland, who created the animated series “Rick and Morty” and provides the voices of the two title characters, ...

Roiland and Dan Harmon created the animated sci-fi sitcom about a mad scientist and his grandson, both voiced by Roiland. A trial date has not been set. The woman was not identified in court documents.

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'Rick and Morty' co-creator faces felony domestic violence charges (silive.com)

Justin Roiland, 42, has been charged in connection with a 2020 incident, according to a criminal complaint filed in May 2020 by the Orange County District ...

Roiland voices two characters, in addition to co-creating the hit series. Edward Welbourn wrote in a statement, writing that his client is innocent and he expects the case will be dismissed. The idea for “Rick and Morty” was conceived by Roiland as an evolution of his 2006 short film parody series “The Real Animated Adventures of Doc and Mharti,” inspired by “Back to the Future and Scud: The Disposable Assassin,” the latter series of which future Rick and Morty co-creator Dan Harmon had written for.

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'Rick and Morty' co-creator Justin Roiland faces felony domestic ... (NPR)

He is facing one felony charge of domestic battery with corporal injury. This is for allegedly hurting an unnamed victim whom he was dating. He has also been ...

Roiland is best known for creating Rick and Morty with Dan Harmon as well as voicing the titular characters. He is facing one felony charge of domestic battery with corporal injury. He has also been charged with false imprisonment.

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Warner Bros. Has a Problem and it May Kill 'Rick and Morty' (TheStreet)

The co-creator of one of WBD's most popular shows is facing disturbing domestic violence charges.

(Roiland also created the Hulu series “Solar Opposites,” which debuted in 2020, and “Koala Man.”) As crass as it may sound to some, in a world with fewer and fewer well-known properties and more competition for subscribers than ever, WBD would doubtlessly like to keep it going as long as possible. “Rick and Morty,” first premiered in 2014 on Adult Swim, the late night programing block of the Warner channel Cartoon Network. While Harmon might be able to continue to serve as head writer and producer, replacing the distinctive voice behind the two main characters might well prove impossible, and audiences may not accept anyone else in the roles. Could a version of “Rick and Morty,” work without Roiland? It is hard to overstate just how popular “Rick and Morty” is, especially with teenagers and twenty somethings. It was a tactic many, many people find distasteful, and it is not certain it will succeed, but it is the one the company landed on. Rick and Morty also has become a multi-platform sensation not just on television, but across digital, gaming, livestreaming, retail, and fan experiences.” The #hottake world can discourage complexity and flatten serious issues to a tweet. “To be clear, not only is Justin innocent but we also have every expectation that this matter is on course to be dismissed once the District Attorney’s office has completed its methodical review of the evidence. But while the situation with Roiland is still developing, it's uncertain if the Miller playbook (whatever you might think of it) will work in this case. 19, 2020, against an unnamed Jane Doe who was dating Roiland at the time.” He pleaded not guilty in 2020, and is set for a pre-trial hearing on April 27. He is currently free on a $50,000 bond, which was posted on August 13, 2020, and was arraigned on Oct.

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'Rick and Morty' creator awaits trial on domestic violence charges ... (Fox News)

"Rick and Morty" creator Justin Roiland who also provides voices for both title characters is awaiting trial on domestic violence charges against his former ...

[media outlets](https://www.foxnews.com/media) until NBC News reported them Thursday, when a pre-trial hearing was held in the case. Roiland and Dan Harmon created the animated sci-fi sitcom about a mad scientist and his grandson, both voiced by Roiland. The woman was not identified in court documents.

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How will 'Rick and Morty' be affected by star and co-creator Justin ... (Yahoo Entertainment)

Justin Roiland, the co-creator, executive producer and star of the Emmy-winning Adult Swim animated series Rick and Morty, is facing domestic violence ...

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