Los Angeles police are searching for potential additional survivors of a former USC doctoral student accused of drugging and then raping and sexually assaulting three women over several years.

Prosecutors charged 30-year-old Sizhe Weng, also known as Steven, last month with eight felony counts, including rape and sodomy, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office He pleaded not guilty to all charges and is being held without bail.

Between 2021 and 2024, prosecutors allege, Weng raped three women after putting incapacitating drugs in their food and/or drinks. Police did not specify in what cities the crimes occurred, but the District Attorney’s Office urged survivors to come forward if they live locally or abroad.

Los Angeles police said they got a tip in January from

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