A Los Angeles judge on Tuesday declared porn performer Ron. Jeremy mentally incompetent to stand trial on dozens of rape. And sexual assault counts.
Superior Court Judge Ronald S. Harris told a hearing. That after reviewing reports from both prosecutors. And Jeremy’s defense that he was in an “irreversible neurocognitive decline.” From which he was unlikely to recover.
Prosecutors asked him to periodically reevaluate.
A hearing on whether 69-year-old Jeremy.
On 34 counts of sexual assault, including 12 counts of rape.
Jeremy’s attorney Stewart Goldfarb said in an email. It is unfortunate that due to his mental condition he will not go to trial and get a chance to clear his name.”
Jeremy, who has been in prison since his arrest in 2020, did not attend the hearing.
An email seeking comment from the district attorney’s office. Tuesday was not immediately returned. Jeremy has been among porn industry’s best known. And most popular actors for decades. And has become a recognizable pop cultural phenomenon. Through reality shows, public appearances and music videos.
He has long been a magnet for autograph and selfie seekers. As he first encountered most of the women and girls aged 15 to 51.
According to transcripts of grand jury testimony from the women. And girls obtained by The Associated Press. Often the bathroom of a West Hollywood bar and grill he frequented, trapping them. And sexually assaulting them.
His attorney says Jeremy is innocent.
The Los Angeles Times first reported that Jeremy would not go to trial.
