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Actor Gabriel Olds, who is best known for his roles on NCIS: Los Angeles and The Eyes of Tammy Faye, is accused of raping three women he met on dating apps.
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Los Angeles Police Department said in a press release that an investigation was launched after a 41-year-old woman reported to police that Olds had allegedly raped her at her Los Angeles home on Jan. 19, 2023.
“Two additional adult victims later came forward and made similar reports dating back to 2013, describing consensual dating encounters that descended into violent sexual assault,” the police statement alleged.
Olds was charged last month after the Los Angeles Superior Court issued a warrant for his arrest.
The 52-year-old New York native allegedly used his status as a Yale University alumni with success in the film industry to meet women and arrange dates.
“Each victim reported that Olds lured them into a false sense of security during their initial encounters, then turned violent without seeking their consent,” police allege.
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“We heard the same story again and again,” alleged Det. Brent Hopkins, a Special Assault Section supervisor. “Mr. Olds started off charming but then used brutal violence to carry out these rapes. Some of these survivors suffered in silence for years before finding the strength to speak up. Now that he’s off the streets, we want to make sure everyone has a chance to be heard.”
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Police said two more women have accused Olds of less violent sexual conduct.
Police believe there may be other alleged victims and are urging anyone with information to contact the LAPD’s Operations West Bureau.
Olds’ acting credits include playing Pat Robertson in the film, The Eyes of Tammy Faye, and roles on TV shows including The Rookie: Feds, NCIS: Los Angeles, Boardwalk Empire, Criminal Minds, The Mentalist, Medium, Numb3rs, Heroes and SEAL Team, according to his IMDb page.
He faces seven felony sexual assault charges.
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