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Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Yahoo
Man convicted after 'To Catch A Predator' sting arrested again
A sex offender who was captured in a sting on the TV show "To Catch A Predator" nearly 20 years ago has been arrested again — this time in Orange County — on suspicion of sexually assaulting a minor. Prosecutors charged 63-year-old Robert Rudy Salinas with committing lewd acts with a minor, meeting a minor to commit lewd conduct and contacting a minor with intent to commit a specified offense, after he was arrested by Garden Grove police Feb. 3, according to jail and court records. Garden Grove police officials did not provide any details about the case and said it remains under investigation. The crime involved a victim between 14 and 15 years old and took place on New Year's Day, according to the criminal complaint. Salinas has pleaded not guilty, and his attorney did not immediately return a request for comment. In their complaint against Salinas, Orange County prosecutors highlighted a previous conviction that involved his appearance on "To Catch a Predator." In 2007, Salinas thought he was sending lewd messages to a 13-year-old girl and promised to bring sandwiches and ice cream to her home. Salinas instead walked into a sting operation and was greeted by host Chris Hansen. "I deserve what you do to me, but I beg for your forgiveness," Salinas said to Hansen in the episode. Salinas said he was a father and attempted to leave the house with the sandwiches and ice cream, but was arrested by police. He was convicted of attempting to commit a lewd or lascivious acts with a child under 14 and is listed on the Megan's Law website. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
18-02-2025
- Los Angeles Times
Man convicted after ‘To Catch A Predator' sting arrested again
A sex offender who was captured in a sting on the TV show 'To Catch A Predator' nearly 20 years ago has been arrested again — this time in Orange County — on suspicion of sexually assaulting a minor. Prosecutors charged 63-year-old Robert Rudy Salinas with committing lewd acts with a minor, meeting a minor to commit lewd conduct and contacting a minor with intent to commit a specified offense, after he was arrested by Garden Grove police Feb. 3, according to jail and court records. Garden Grove police officials did not provide any details about the case and said it remains under investigation. The crime involved a victim between 14 and 15 years old and took place on New Year's Day, according to the criminal complaint. Salinas has pleaded not guilty, and his attorney did not immediately return a request for comment. In their complaint against Salinas, Orange County prosecutors highlighted a previous conviction that involved his appearance on 'To Catch a Predator.' In 2007, Salinas thought he was sending lewd messages to a 13-year-old girl and promised to bring sandwiches and ice cream to her home. Salinas instead walked into a sting operation and was greeted by host Chris Hansen. 'I deserve what you do to me, but I beg for your forgiveness,' Salinas said to Hansen in the episode. Salinas said he was a father and attempted to leave the house with the sandwiches and ice cream, but was arrested by police. He was convicted of attempting to commit a lewd or lascivious acts with a child under 14 and is listed on the Megan's Law website.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Yahoo
California man exposed on 'To Catch a Predator' arrested again
The Brief Robert Rudy Salinas, 63, was charged with lewd acts on a child, meeting a minor to commit lewd conduct, and other charges. Salinas has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Salinas has a prior conviction from June 2007 for lewd or lascivious acts on a minor. ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. - A convicted sex offender was arrested last week on charges of sexually assaulting a young girl in Garden Grove, according to authorities. Robert Rudy Salinas was charged Feb. 4 with lewd acts on a child, meeting a minor to commit lewd conduct, and other charges, all of which are felonies. What we know Salinas, 63, is currently in custody facing charges related to the sexual assault of an underage girl in Garden Grove. The alleged assault took place on New Year's Day. Salinas has pleaded not guilty to these charges. What we don't know Further details about the alleged incident were not released. Additionally, there has been no comment from Salinas' attorney regarding the case. The backstory Salinas has a prior conviction from June 2007 for lewd or lascivious acts on a minor. He gained notoriety after appearing on Chris Hansen's "To Catch a Predator" show in 2007, which aimed to expose individuals attempting to engage in sexual activities with minors. Timeline New Year's Day: Alleged assault on the victim occurred. February 4: Salinas was charged and pleaded not guilty in a jail courtroom in Santa Ana. March 4: Scheduled for a bail review hearing at the West Justice Center in Westminster. What's next Salinas' bail review hearing is scheduled on March 4. This hearing will determine whether he will remain in custody or be released on bail pending further court proceedings. The Source Information for this story is from the Orange County District Attorney's Office and City News Service.
