Porn star Ron Jeremy has been charged with an additional seven counts of rape and sexual assault, bringing to 23 the number of his alleged victims.
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Jeremy, 67, one of the biggest names in the adult film industry, was initially charged in June with raping three women and sexually assaulting a fourth but more women have come forward to police since then, the Los Angeles District Attorney's office said on Wednesday.
The new charges, which include three counts of rape, span a 17-year period.
His alleged victims range from 15 to 54 years old, the DA said in a statement.
Jeremy on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to the new charges in a brief court appearance where a December 14 preliminary hearing date was set.
He now faces a total of 11 counts of rape, eight of sexual battery and 16 other sexual offenses.
If convicted, he faces a possible maximum sentence of more than 330 years to life in prison.
Jeremy appeared in more than 2000 adult films starting in the 1970s.
Australian Associated Press