Martin Weiss, may face up to 80 years in prison. Photo courtesy of the LAPD.

SANTA MONICA—Martin Weiss, a 47 year-old self-employed talent agent for children was arrested on Tuesday, November 29. He was charged with eight counts of child molestation. Weiss was arrested at his Santa Monica home by the Los Angeles Police Department detectives who also issued a search warrant for the arrest.

According to reports, Weiss is a self-employed talent agent who specifically, works with child actors. He has been running the business out of his home for the last 14 years. Before he began his talent agency, Weiss would work as costumed characters or even the Easter Bunny at children’s parties.

A victim of Weiss came forward about a week ago, to confess allegations that Weiss repeatedly molested him within a three-year time frame between the years of 2005-2008. These alleged incidents occurred in Woodland Hills as well as Weiss’ Santa Monica home.

The victim decided to keep the molestation acts to himself out of fear for himself, his career and his family. He broke his silence out of concern that Weiss may be harming others as well.

Deputy District Attorney Rhonda Brody has filed several counts against Weiss. The number of counts are as follows; two counts of lewd acts with a child, one count of forced lewd acts with a child, two counts of continuous lewd acts with a child and three counts of sodomy. Weiss could be sentenced up to as many as 80 years in prison if he is convicted. He is currently being held on $800,000 bail. The next court date for Weiss will be on Thursday, December 15 in Department 107 at the Van Nuys Court.

If anyone has any helpful information regarding this case should contact the Topanga Area Detectives, Detective Avila. Any calls during non-business hours or on weekends should direct their messages to 1-877-LAPD-24-7. Anonymous calls should be reported to Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Tipsters may also help by texting information to the number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S). All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD”. Tipsters may also visit LAPDonline.org.

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