‘Rick and Morty’ co-creator Justin Roiland charged with domestic violence.

According to a criminal complaint filed in May 2020 by the Orange County District Attorney, Justin Roiland, the star and co-creator of the animated comedy series “Rick and Morty,” has been charged with felony domestic violence in Orange County, California, in connection with a 2020 incident.

He appeared in court for a pre-trial hearing on Thursday, January 12 2023. In 2020, Roiland pleaded not guilty. One of Roiland’s attorneys stated in a statement that his client is innocent and that he expects the case to be dismissed.

“We look forward to clearing Justin’s name and assisting him in moving forward as soon as possible,” wrote attorney T. Edward Welbourn.

The criminal complaint in the case was obtained by NBC News, and it charges Roiland with one felony count of domestic battery with corporal injury and one felony count of false imprisonment by threat, violence, fraud, and/or deception.

During Thursday’s hearing, Roiland’s attorney confirmed that a plea offer is available to him, but did not elaborate. The brief hearing came to an end with an agreement to reconvene on April 27 2023.