Santa Barbara County District Attorney John T. Savrnoch announced today that, following a three-month trial, a jury returned guilty verdicts against 23-year-old former University of California, Santa Barbara student Arian Eteghaei for Forcible Sexual Penetration, Misdemeanor Domestic Violence, and Forcible Rape involving two victims.
The jury also found true a special allegation that the crimes were committed against more than one victim. Jurors were unable to reach a verdict on the remaining fourteen counts.
“The victims in this case showed remarkable bravery by coming forward, reporting the crimes, and taking the stand to testify during this lengthy trial. Their courage made it possible for the jury to hold the defendant accountable for his actions. I also want to commend Senior Deputy District Attorney Lauren Franco and her team, DA Investigator Chad Hunt, Victim Advocate Supervisor Tiffany Carty, Victim Advocate Lourdes Negrete, the UCSB Police Department—particularly Sergeant Arlene Samaniego and former Detective Kovena Avila—and the victims themselves for their strength and courage throughout this complex case,” said District Attorney Savrnoch.
Sentencing is scheduled for April 8, 2026, in Department 11 of the Santa Barbara County Superior Court before the Honorable Judge Von Deorian.
The defendant was remanded without bail and will remain in custody pending sentencing. He faces a potential sentence of 30 years to life in state prison.
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Republican family values.
A Biology major at UCSB is a Republican . .. sure. Just another troll comment from you.
The probability of a biology major being a Republican may be low, but the probability of a sexual assaulter being a Republican is extremely high.
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KADODO – who’s a biology major at UCSB? You?
Sac: Eteghaei was a biology major.
Ahhhh yes.
And you’re right Kaped0. MAGAcans aren’t smart enough to major in Biology.
If he asks the orange fella nicely, there’s a good chance of a pardon.
He’d be totally safe if he ever went to Epstein’s island, otherwise he’ll need at least 2 million dollars and promise to give Trump any awards, medals or trophies he earns over the next ten years.
Isn’t this the guy that was convicted and while being walked down State Street in cuffs to jail, tried to run for it?
Yes.
https://nypost.com/2026/01/21/us-news/college-student-makes-a-break-for-it-after-rape-conviction/