A 37-year-old man was arrested this week on suspicion of drugging and sexually assaulting 5 girls in Los Angeles and West Hollywood, authorities stated.
Andrey Thanh Nguyen, also referred to as “Cosmo,” was taken into custody Wednesday and has been charged with seven counts of rape by use of medication, three counts of sexual penetration by anesthesia or a managed substance, and one rely every of forcible rape, oral copulation by anesthesia or a managed substance and promoting a managed substance, based on the Los Angeles County district legal professional’s workplace.
He pleaded not responsible Thursday. He remained in custody Friday with bail set at $1.23 million, sheriff’s information present.
In line with the district legal professional’s workplace, the fees stem from alleged assaults this yr and in 2021 and contain girls between the ages of 18 and 21.
“The violence and trauma that the 5 survivors on this case endured is abhorrent and won’t be tolerated,” Dist. Atty. George Gascón stated in a assertion. “My workplace is dedicated to working tirelessly to forestall sexual assault, assist survivors and maintain abusers accountable.”
Anybody with further info is requested to name the L.A. County Sheriff’s Division particular victims bureau at (562) 946-7960.
