Exclusive | Scrubs producer accused of rape claims behavior was creepy but not illegal in bombshell defense

“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.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.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.The biggest news, opinion and culture shaping California right now.

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Never miss a story 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.Once at his home, Weinberg would take photos of the women in various stages of undress, they testified.The women claimed some of the photo shoots turned sexual without their consent.He faces 23 charges, including sexual battery and forcible rape.But Weinberg claims all the encounters were consensual, based on the women’s conduct, words and actions, according to his defense team.Weinberg’s attorney, Robin Sax, has claimed the rape prosecution only gained momentum during his contentious divorce from his now ex-wife, Hilary Bidwell.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.Bidwell hired a private investigator to determine whether Weinberg was cheating d...