Rick and Morty Voice and Co-Creator, Justin Roiland, Out After Domestic Abuse Charges

Roiland was not just a co-creator and part of the creative force behind the popular and acclaimed animated series, he was the voice of both lead characters, along with many side characters.

The decision comes on the heels of Roiland being charged in Orange County with felony domestic abuse. He was charged and arrested earlier this month in regards to an alleged 2020 incident.

According to NBC News, Roiland is facing "one felony count of domestic battery with corporal injury and one felony count of false imprisonment by menace, violence, fraud and/or deceit."

The charges involve an unnamed woman Roiland was allegedly dating at the time. In response, he pleaded not guilty and was released on bond. "We look forward to clearing Justin's name and helping him move forward as swiftly as possible," his attorney T. Edward Welbourn said in a statement.

"Rick and Morty" received a massive 70-episode order from Adult Swim five years ago, with more than half of those episodes yet to come. Work is currently underway on the show's seventh season, with a commitment through Season 10.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Roiland will continue to be credited as a co-creator of the popular series, but co-creator Dan Harmon will become the sole showrunner.

Meanwhile, Roiland's multiple projects at Hulu, including "Solar Opposites" and "Koala Man," will continue without his involvement.

20th TV Animation and Hulu Originals told TooFab, "We have ended our association with Justin Roiland."

Squanch Games, developer of the popular "High on Life" game, announced Tuesday on the game's official Twitter account that Roiland, who co-founded the company in 2016, had resigned on January 16.