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Judge Sentences UCSB Student Arian Eteghaei to 30 Years

8/13/2026

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Judge Von Deroian sentenced UCSB student Arian Eteghaei to 30 years to life in prison on Monday.
A jury convicted Eteghaei on Jan. 16, 2026 of forcible rape, forcible sexual penetration and misdemeanor domestic violence involving multiple victims.
District Attorney John T. Savrnoch said the victims’ testimony enabled accountability.
Senior Deputy District Attorney Lauren Franco led the prosecution with UC Police, a detective, investigators and victim advocates.

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Judge Von Deroian sentenced UCSB student Arian Eteghaei to 30 years to life in prison on Monday.
A jury convicted Eteghaei on Jan. 16, 2026 of forcible rape, forcible sexual penetration and misdemeanor domestic violence involving multiple victims.
District Attorney John T. Savrnoch said the victims’ testimony enabled accountability.
Senior Deputy District Attorney Lauren Franco led the prosecution with UC Police, a detective, investigators and victim advocates.