Comedian Andy Dick has been charged with one count of sexual battery and one count of simple battery, the Los Angeles City Attorney’s office confirmed to Variety.
Both charges arose from an incident that occurred on April 5 where Dick allegedly touched and made inappropriate comments toward a woman as she passed him on a sidewalk. The alleged victim later reported the incident to the police. He will face the charges in court on July 8.
This isn’t the first time that Dick has come under fire for sexual misconduct. He was sacked from indie film Raising Buchanan in October following sexual harassment and misconduct allegations on set.
In 2007, Dick was forcibly removed from the Jimmy Kimmel Live stage for repeatedly touching and trying to kiss fellow guest Ivanka Trump. The viral segment shows Kimmel attempting to keep Dick away from Trump as he runs hands up and down her legs.
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In March 2018, Dick’s wife, Lena Sved and mother of two of his children Jacob and Meg, was granted a temporary restraining order against him following two incidents involving an allegedly intoxicated Dick.
It is unclear whether or not the charges will impact Dick’s upcoming projects that are in the works for 2018 and 2019.
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