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Oct 29, 2020
Four months after being charged with multiple counts of rape and kidnapping, producer David Guillod was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault in Sherman Oaks Wednesday. The Los Angeles Police Department issued a news release confirming that on October 21, 2020, a woman whose identity is protected by confidentiality reported being sexually assaulted by Guillod during an evening meeting. The Los Angeles Times reported that a search of Guillod’s home took place, after which time detectives took him into custody without incident. Guillod was booked at the Los Angeles Police Metropolitan Detention Center Wednesday evening, and currently remains held on $5 million bail, according to the L.A. Times report.
Guillod has been charged with a total of 15 sex crimes (11 of which are felony counts) in Santa Barbara County Superior Court. The accusations pertain to alleged assaults which took place between 2012 and 2018. Court records indicate that earlier this month Guillod was charged with three counts of rape and sodomy related to an alleged October 2018 attack. The L.A. Times also reported that Guillod is accused of drugging and sexually assaulting an employee during a wine country retreat in December 2014, and committing similar attacks in early 2015.
The felony counts stem from allegations made by three survivors who have been identified as Jane Does by the office of Santa Barbara District Attorney, Joyce Dudley.
Guillod, a producer known for films such as “Extraction,” “Atomic Blonde,” and “The Intruder.” He has pleaded not guilty to all charges and faces a sentence of up to 21-years in prison if found guilty.
Guillod previously ran the talent agency, Primary Wave Entertainment, until 2017, following actress Jessica Barth’s accusations that he drugged and sexually assaulted her five years earlier.
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Barth is the first survivor to have reported Guillod’s alleged sexual assault to the LAPD. Santa Barbara County prosecutors are pursuing her case as well as the cases of the three aforementioned Jane Does. While the alleged attacks took place in Santa Barbara and L.A. County, prosecutors in Santa Barbara are trying the prior cases against Guillod because the charges were consolidated around the 2014 assault case in their jurisdiction.
During the announcement of the producer’s arrest, detectives stated that they believe additional victims of Guillod’s abuse exist. Law enforcement officials are interested in speaking with any other Guillod victims who have yet to come forward.
Anyone with information regarding a sex crime involving David Guillod is strongly encouraged to call the Los Angeles Police Department, Robbery-Homicide Division detectives via: 213-486-6910
Survivors who may have questions regarding the difficult process of coming forward to disclose an instance of sexual abuse can contact an experienced Dordulian Law Group SAJE Team (Sexual Assault Justice Experts) member:
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At Dordulian Law Group, we believe in providing survivors expert legal representation that is compassionate, discreet, and offers all-encompassing support. From the moment you reach out to DLG, to the moment we secure justice on your behalf, our team of Sexual Assault Justice Experts (SAJE) is available to you 24/7.
With DLG, you don’t simply have a single attorney fighting in your corner; you have a team of committed experts on your side.
Our premier Sex Crimes Division was established to ensure that each individual receives four tiers of legal representation and support to address the many needs of survivors. We know how difficult it can be to make the critical decision to come forward and disclose an instance of sexual abuse, and we want to be sure you feel fully supported throughout the entire legal process. When you choose DLG, you’re not only choosing to be represented by an expert sexual abuse law firm, you’re choosing to be represented by our unique SAJE Team that provides numerous advantages.
Dordulian Law Group’s SAJE Team members are fierce advocates for survivors and include:
We want you to feel confident, safe, and secure in our experience and abilities to help your case prevail, and our SAJE Team is available as a support network with your best interests in mind.
Our sexual abuse attorneys have dedicated their lives and careers to helping countless survivors like you secure justice, recovering over $200 million in financial compensation for clients along the way.
Earlier this year, we reported on three rape charges filed against adult film actor, Ron Jeremy, as well as three rape charges against actor Danny Masterson. At DLG, survivors who have been sexually assaulted by powerful men contact us every day.
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Moreover, we have succeeded in handling countless institutional cases, such as the Catholic Church scandal and, currently, the Boy Scouts of America sex abuse scandal.
For a limited time, survivors of Boy Scout sexual abuse are able to file claims seeking financial compensation until November 16, 2020. After the November 16 deadline, however, survivors will no longer have legal recourse against the BSA, as the organization will have concluded its bankruptcy proceedings.
At DLG, our experience in successfully representing survivors and securing them the justice and financial compensation they deserve is unparalleled. We are Los Angeles’ elite, most-trusted, and dedicated firm for sexual abuse survivors, and we consistently obtain the maximum results you deserve.
With DLG on your side, we can help you secure the justice and financial compensation you deserve, regardless of who the client or institution responsible for perpetrating the abuse is, how much supposed power they wield, or whether or not they believe they’re above the law.
With DLG, nobody is above the law, especially despicable sexual abuse predators. Our previous success, experience, and history of recovering more than $100 million in financial compensation for clients like you are just a few of the reasons why DLG is the absolute best choice for your sexual abuse civil lawsuit.
Consider a recent settlement we won for a rape victim against difficult odds:
Dordulian Law Group recently handled a complicated rape case that presented many challenges. The survivor had met the plaintiff/predator online via a ‘sugar daddy’ website. A relationship eventually formed, and the two partners had consensual sex on multiple occasions. However, on one occasion the plaintiff slipped the survivor a drug, rendering her unconscious. While unconscious, the man raped her without consent.
When the survivor came to us, she was unsure of her legal rights:
These are all common questions that rape survivors ask the experienced attorneys at DLG each day. However, regardless of any other circumstances, the answer to each of those questions is that sex always requires consent.
The fact that this sexual act occurred when the plaintiff was drugged and unconscious meant that it qualified as rape, and was therefore a crime (and financial damages needed to be paid to the plaintiff). Any additional facts or complicated aspects concerning the relationship were moot, given that the sexual act occurred without consent and while under the influence of drugs.
Despite the complicated nature of the case, we were able to prevail in just three short months, securing our survivor client a multi-million dollar settlement.
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It’s important for individuals to remember that whoever the assailant may be, and whatever power they may wield, DLG can bring these odious criminals to justice, and help the survivors move forward with a semblance of healing.
Do not let power dynamics or complicated backstories related to your specific relationship cloud your judgment when considering whether or not to pursue a civil lawsuit against an attacker. At DLG, we are here to walk you though the process from start to finish, and our experienced and dedicated SAJE Team is available to you 24/7.
Powerful men who assault women deserve to be punished to the full extent of the law. Our experienced SAJE Team is the most elite, successful, dedicated, and passionate group of professionals available. No firm can match the resources and results that are uniquely available to DLG clients.
You deserve justice for your sexual assault trauma. Let DLG help you obtain that justice while recovering you a maximum financial award. Contact us today online or via 800-880-7777.
Sam Dordulian is an award-winning sexual abuse lawyer with over 25 years' experience helping survivors secure justice. As a former sex crimes prosecutor and Deputy District Attorney for L.A. County, he secured life sentences against countless sexual predators. Mr. Dordulian currently serves on the National Leadership Council for RAINN.
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