Robert D. Villard, a Hollywood talent manager and child acting coach, entered a plea of not guilty to charges of sexually molesting a 13-year-old boy.

The alleged incidents occurred between October 1999 and October 2000. The victim, now 18 years old, reported the allegations to the Los Angeles Police Department last September.

The judge set bail at $900,000 for Villard, who is 57 years old.

Captain Sharyn Buck, who oversees the LAPD’s child sexual abuse unit, stated, “We believe there may be other victims out there we’d like to talk to or people who may know about these charges.”

Villard’s attorney, Roger Jon Diamond, maintains that his client is innocent of the charges.

Diamond stated that the LAPD’s child sex crimes unit has had a vendetta against Villard since the 1980s, when a jury found him guilty of transporting child pornography, but a judge dismissed all charges.

In January, Villard pleaded no contest to a child pornography misdemeanor charge stemming from a November 2001 arrest by the LAPD.

He was sentenced to three years’ probation, according to Diamond. The attorney stated, “We are two for two and I expect to be three for three,” considering the previous cases victories.

The 2001 arrest was the result of an investigation by Oceanside police and the FBI into lewd acts with children by associates of a child clothing firm.

The investigation led to a search of Villard’s apartment, where pornographic material featuring boys was recovered.

This is not the first time that Villard has been accused of such crimes. In the 1980s, a jury found him guilty of transporting child pornography, but a judge dismissed all charges.

Despite this previous incident, Villard has continued to work in the entertainment industry as a talent manager and child acting coach.

It is not clear at this time how many potential victims may be involved in the case. Captain Buck urged anyone with information to contact the LAPD’s child sexual abuse unit.

The entertainment industry has recently been under scrutiny for its treatment of children, with several high-profile cases of abuse being brought to light.

The allegations against Villard add to a growing list of accusations of abuse and exploitation within the industry.

Child actors, who are often placed in vulnerable positions due to their young age and the nature of the industry, are particularly at risk.

It is important for the industry to take steps to protect these young performers and to hold those who abuse their power accountable for their actions.

The case against Villard is ongoing, and it remains to be seen whether he will be found guilty of the charges.

However, the accusations are serious and should be taken seriously by all involved in the entertainment industry.

It is crucial that a safe and supportive environment is provided for all children and young people working in the industry.