Comedian Andy Dick charged with groping ride-share driver

Los Angeles County prosecutors say the comedian is expected to be arraigned Friday on a charge of misdemeanor sexual battery.

Actor Andy Dick attends the 2016 world premiere of “Zoolander 2” in New York.

Actor Andy Dick attends the 2016 world premiere of “Zoolander 2” in New York.

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LOS ANGELES — Comedian Andy Dick has been charged with groping a driver from a ride-hailing service.

Los Angeles County prosecutors say Dick is expected to be arraigned Friday on a charge of misdemeanor sexual battery.

They allege he groped a driver in West Hollywood on April 12, 2018.

Dick’s representative had no immediate comment.

The 53-year-old native of Charleston, South Carolina who starred in the 1990s sitcom “NewsRadio” has been a popular and sometimes problematic guest on radio and TV shows known for his erratic, over-the-top behavior.

He has been arrested and sued over several similar groping accusations through the years, including a 2010 incident involving a bouncer and patron at a West Virginia bar. Criminal charges were dismissed after Dick completed a pretrial diversion program.

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