Justin Roiland.Photo: Greg Doherty/Getty
California prosecutors have dropped domestic violence charges againstRick and Mortyco-creator Justin Roiland.
Kimberly Edds, a spokesperson for the Orange County, California, District Attorney’s Office (OCDA) said in a statement Wednesday, per NBC News, “Wedismissed the chargestoday because there was insufficient evidence to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.”
She added that “significant additional information came to light,” per the outlet.
A representative for the OCDA did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
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Roiland, 43, who voices both Rick and Morty on the television series, reacted to the news with posts shared on hisTwitter and Instagramaccounts.
Roiland added: “That it may have succeeded, even partially, is shameful. However, now that the legal case has ended, I’m determined to move forward and focus both on my creative projects and restoring my good name.”
After the initial arrest, Adult Swim — which airsRick and Morty— announced Roiland would no longer be involved with the cartoon.
A statement shared on the series' official Twitter profile said at the time, “Adult Swimhas ended its associationwith Justin Roiland.” It noted that the show “will continue,” adding: “The talented and dedicated crew are hard at work on Season 7.”
Adult Swim’s original prime time programming includes Dan Harmon’s RICK AND MORTY (Mondays, 10:30 p.m.). Adult Swim will expand its hours, 8PM to 6AM, starting March 31. (PRNewsFoto/Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.) THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED BY PRNewsfoto and is for EDITORIAL USE ONLY**
Dan Harmon co-createdRick and Mortywith Roiland in 2013, and the show became immensely popular, with Roiland as the lead voice actor. Season 6 aired last year.
If you are experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or go tothehotline.org. All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages.
source: people.com
