David Merck, a homeless man who is accused of attacking and threatening to kill NCIS actress Pauley Perrette, has pleaded not guilty.
David Merck, 45, was charged on November 16 with false imprisonment by violence and making a criminal threat.
The man could face up to four years in prison if convicted.
Payley Perrette, who plays lab technician Abby Sciuto in NCIS – was attacked outside her Hollywood home on November 12, telling Twitter followers she thought she was going to die.
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In a lengthy post, Pauley Perrette said she was hit in the face several times and described her assailant as “psychotic”, adding: “I am shaken and traumatized… I almost died tonight.”
Pauley Perrette, 46, said her attacker “headed towards Hollywood Blvd, with murder in his eyes”.
Her friend tracked down and followed the man until police arrived.
LAPD officer Jane Kim confirmed Pauley Perrette’s account of the assault was accurate.
Pauley Perrette has been with the cast of NCIS since it began in 2003.
Actress Pauley Perrette, who plays lab technician Abby Sciuto in CBS’ NCIS, was attacked outside her Hollywood home on November 12.
The 46-year-old NCIS star, who was hit in the face several times, told Twitter followers she thought she was going to die.
In a lengthy post, Pauley Perrette described the man as “psychotic”, adding: “I am shaken and traumatized… I almost died tonight.”
Police said a man was later arrested for aggravated battery.
LAPD officer Jane Kim confirmed Pauley Perrette’s account of the assault was accurate.
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She said 45-year-old David Merck was charged with aggravated battery. Bail has been set at $100,000.
In her account of the assault, Pauley Perrette described David Merck as a “a VERY psychotic homeless man”.
“He grabbed me so forcefully, pinned my arm, punched me in the nose, forehead, repeatedly telling me he was going to kill me.”
Pauley Perrette said her attacker “headed towards Hollywood Blvd, with murder in his eyes”.
She recalled how, as she lay collapsed on the ground, a man walked past “on his phone, annoyed. Did nothing.”
Pauley Perrette’s tweet ended: “Tonight was awful, life-changing and I’m only grateful to be alive.”
The actress has been with the cast of NCIS since it began in 2003.
NCIS, about the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, is the most-watched drama on US TV. Last week’s episode was watched by an audience of 18 million.
Cote de Pablo is a Chilean actress best known for playing the role of Mossad Officer Ziva David on the CBS crime drama NCIS from 2005 to 2013.
Cote de Pablo, 34, is in a long term relationship with actor Diego Serrano. The couple isn’t married yet. Nor do they have any kids.
Born on November 12, 1979, in Santiago, Chile, Cote de Pablo got her big break in 2005, when she landed a starring role as Mossad Officer Ziva David on the CBS crime drama NCIS. The following year, she was awarded the Imagen Award for best supporting actress – her first major award.
Cote de Pablo was born Maria Jose de Pablo Fernandez on November 12, 1979, in Santiago, Chile.
When she was 10, Cote de Pablo and her family moved to Miami, Florida, where her mother landed a job on the Spanish-language television channel, Telemundo.
Once in the US, Cote de Pablo began to focus her education on music and theater, including studying at Carnegie Mellon University.
Cote de Pablo left NCIS in July 2013, just before Season 11 premiere (photo CBS)
While at Carnegie Mellon, Cote de Pablo appeared in several plays including The House of Bernarda Alba, Cloud Techtonics, Indescretions, The Fantasticks, And The World Goes ‘Round and A Little Night Music.
Cote de Pablo graduated from Carnegie Mellon in 2000 with a BFA in Acting and Musical Theater
Her first big break was when she was the co-host of a Latin themed television talk show, Control, with co-host Carlos Ponce. Cote de Pablo hosted the show off-and-on from 1994 to 1995 on the Univision network.
In 2001, Cote de Pablo appeared in the New York City Public Theater production of Measure for Measure. After two years with the theater, she moved into small television roles on such shows as The Education of Max Bickford, All My Children, Fling and The $treet.
In 2004, Cote de Pablo appeared in a Volkswagen commercial and starred on The Jury, a short-lived television series on FOX. The show only lasted for 10 episodes before it was canceled.
The following year, Cote de Pablo made her Broadway debut in The Mambo Kings, playing the role of Dolores Fuentes.
Cote de Pablo’s big break came later that year, however, when she landed a starring role as Mossad Officer Ziva David on the CBS crime drama NCIS.
Her performance won Cote de Pablo her first major award in 2006, when she was given the Imagen Award for best supporting actress.
In 2008, Cote de Pablo was nominated for two more awards: the Alma Award for outstanding actress in a drama television series and another Imogen Award for best supporting actress.
In 2009, Cote de Pablo appeared in the film The Last Rites of Ransom Pride with Jason Priestly and Kris Kristofferson, among others.
In July 2013, just before NCIS‘s season 11 premiere, it was announced that Cote de Pablo would be leaving the show.
Chilean actress Cote de Pablo is best known for playing the role of Ziva David on the CBS crime drama NCIS from 2005 to 2013.
Cote de Pablo is in a long term relationship with actor Diego Serrano. The couple isn’t married yet. Nor do they have any kids.
Cote de Pablo is best known for playing the role of Ziva David on the CBS crime drama NCIS from 2005 to 2013 (photo CBS)
Born on November 12, 1979, in Santiago, Chile, Cote de Pablo got her big break in 2005, when she landed a starring role as Mossad Officer Ziva David on the CBS crime drama NCIS. The following year, she was awarded the Imagen Award for best supporting actress – her first major award.
In July 2013, just before NCIS‘s season 11 premiere, it was announced that Cote de Pablo would be leaving the show.
Speculation is rampant that Cote de Pablo, 34, is expecting a baby with Diego Serrano after she was spotted with a prominent stomach bulge on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, during romantic dinner date nearby her place.
New reports claimed that Cote de Pablo is pregnant after she was spotted with what appeared to be a baby bump.
Cote de Pablo, 33, was spotted this week with a prominent stomach during a night out with her long time partner, actor Diego Serrano.
On July 10, 2013, it was reported by CBS that Cote de Pablo will be leaving NCIS for undisclosed reasons
On July 10, 2013, it was reported by CBS that Cote de Pablo will be leaving NCIS for undisclosed reasons, although she will remain on long enough to conclude her character Ziva David’s storyline at the beginning of season 11.
As a consequence of kickboxing during scenes, Cote de Pablo has been injured several times on the show, including injuring her neck and back.
NCIS fan favorite Cote de Pablo announced Wednesday that she would be stepping down from her role after eight years.
Cote de Pablo, 33, who plays Ziva David on CBS’ hit drama NCIS has announced that she is leaving the show.
NCIS fan favorite Cote de Pablo announced Wednesday that she would be stepping down from her role after eight years
The actress released an official statement on July 10 to The Hollywood Reporter:“I’ve had eight great years with NCIS and Ziva David. I have huge respect and affection for Mark [Harmon], Gary [Glasberg], Michael [Weatherly], David [McCallum], Rocky [Carroll], Pauley [Perrette], Brian [Dietzen], Sean [Murray], all of the team and CBS. I look forward to finishing Ziva’s story.”
CBS also confirmed Cote de Pablo’s departure soon after: “We respect Cote’s decision, thank her for being an important part of the NCIS team, and for eight terrific years playing Ziva David. Cote and CBS share a great respect for the NCIS audience, and we look forward to working with her and the producers on appropriate closure in this chapter of Ziva’s story.”
As of now there is no clear reason why Cote de Pablo would choose next season as the time to leave the show – it’s still successful, she was one of the most featured actors last season, and she doesn’t have any other roles on the horizon – but it’s certainly a blow to NCIS. Her character, Ziva David, is easily one of the most well-liked on the show, and the romantic possibilities between Ziva and Anthony DiNozzo (Michael Weatherly) had fans begging for more.
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