‘Star Trek,’ ‘Transformers’ Writer Roberto Orci Accused of Beating and Sexually Assaulting His Wife

As a long-time film enthusiast with a keen eye for behind-the-scenes drama, this latest development in the saga of Roberto Orci leaves me deeply disheartened and disappointed. I’ve always appreciated his work on “Star Trek” and “Transformers,” but the allegations against him are truly shocking and unacceptable.


On Monday, Roberto Orci, a writer for the “Star Trek” and “Transformers” series, faced allegations in a lawsuit that he had repeatedly abused and sexually harassed his spouse.

Adele Heather Taylor, who starred in shows like “The Blacklist” and “Hail, Caesar!,” claims in a lawsuit that Orci, her co-star, suffered from bipolar disorder and alcoholism, and would frequently become violent. According to the lawsuit, he would refer to her as derogatory terms such as “slut” and “whore,” and physically abuse her, resulting in visible bruises across her body.

In May 2022, she claims Orci pursued her into the garden and forced her onto the ground where he menaced her with threats of sexual assault. A month later, she alleges that he sexually assaulted her in the garden, saying, “You like being raped.”

Additionally, she claims that Orci phoned the authorities against her in April 2020, following an incident where she attempted to ward him off, and subsequently, she was detained on charges of domestic violence. However, he later posted her bail, as stated in the lawsuit.

In December 2022, Taylor departed from Orci following another altercation, according to the lawsuit. During this incident, Taylor secretly recorded Orci making threats to physically attack her and forcefully evict her, as well as boasting that if Taylor contacted the authorities, they would not credit her claim because of a previous arrest she had.

In the recording, as stated in the lawsuit, he boasted, “There’s simply no match for me,” speaking from a position of confidence. “I have the freedom to act as I please.”

After that occurrence, he sought a protective order from her and initiated divorce proceedings. His attorney, Daniel Paluch, contested the accusations.

I’m eagerly anticipating the chance to present my client’s side of the story in a court of law, as they firmly refute these accusations. This is the rightful venue for resolving this matter.

In June, Orci filed a lawsuit against Taylor, claiming that she had repeatedly attacked him. Additionally, he asserted that she used a Taser on him and sprayed him with pepper spray.

In his court case, Orci admitted that he’d been battling alcohol addiction for some time, had frequent hospitalizations due to associated health issues, and had completed several rehabilitation programs.

In my critique, I’d rephrase it as follows: “I alleged that Taylor exploited my vulnerable state by deceiving me into giving her funds and assets.”

Taylor’s legal action against Orci was a retaliation to the lawsuit he initiated. In her response, she asserts that they had agreed to place the majority of their shared assets into a family trust, with each party receiving half. She claims that Orci has breached this agreement and failed to offer financial assistance since then.

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2024-08-28 00:47