Judge Dismisses Charges Against Doctor, Girlfriend Alleging They Drugged Woman

Reality show doctor Grant Robicheaux, second from right, and his girlfriend Cerissa Riley, right, listen as Robicheaux's attorney Philip Cohen, left, speaks outside court in Newport Beach, Calif., following their hearing on Oct. 17, 2018. Amy Taxin/The Associated Press

FULLERTON, Calif.—Prosecutors were dealt another legal setback on Aug. 28 in the case against a Newport Beach hand surgeon and his girlfriend after an Orange County Superior Court judge granted a motion to dismiss additional charges alleging they drugged a woman.

Orange County Superior Court Judge Michael Leversen, however, gave prosecutors with the Attorney General’s Office 10 days to refile charges against Dr. Grant Robicheaux, who turned 43 on Monday, and Cerissa Riley, 36.