 Esai Morales: 'NYPD Blue' star evades rape charge
A prosecutor's office spokeswoman Shiara M. Davila said, the Los Angeles County district attorney's office rejected a rape case filed against "NYPD Blue" star Esai Morales on Feb. 13, citing lack of evidence. The allegation was, the star has raped his ex-girlfriend.
Esai Morales' attorney, Richard Charnley, said on Friday, "I'm happy that my client was vindicated. He was never questioned by the police, never taken into custody, there were never any charges brought against him".
Morales' former girlfriend, Elizabeth Mazzocchi, alleged that he raped her in April 2006. Charnley said, Morales has denied committing any crime. He also noted that Mazzocchi continued to live with Esai Morales for months after the alleged rape.
Mazzocchi has sued Morales in Los Angeles County Superior Court for unspecified damages, contending he raped her and gave her herpes. The lawsuit is awaiting trial.
Nader Pakfar, an attorney representing Mazzocchi in the civil case said, "She stands by her allegations, absolutely".
Pakfar said an investigation for the civil case may uncover additional evidence that might convince the district attorney's office to file criminal charges.
Esai Morales, 45, has played his roles in the movies "Bad Boys" and "La Bamba," and played Lt. Tony Rodriguez on "NYPD Blue". |
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