Former 'Neighbors With Benefits' Star Indicted on 30 Counts of Sex Crimes

Tony McCollister faces charges including rape, sexual abuse of minors, and bestiality

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Tony McCollister, a former star of the reality show 'Neighbors With Benefits', has been formally indicted on 30 criminal counts involving sex crimes against children and animals. The 43-year-old has been charged with four counts of felony rape, five counts of felony gross sexual imposition, three felony counts of endangering children, one count of corrupting another with drugs, 13 felony counts of pandering sexually oriented matter involving minors, and four misdemeanor counts of sexual conduct with an animal.

Why it matters

The case highlights the disturbing allegations against a former reality TV personality and the ongoing challenges in addressing sex crimes, particularly those involving minors and animals. It also raises questions about the vetting process for reality show participants and the potential long-term impacts of such programs.

The details

According to court documents, the rape charges allegedly stem from incidents that took place between August 2024 and May 2025, when McCollister is accused of engaging in sexual contact with a minor under the age of 10. The charges of gross sexual imposition are connected to incidents that allegedly took place between August 2024 and December 2025, in which he is accused of sexually abusing a minor under 13 years old. McCollister has entered not guilty pleas, and his attorneys are seeking to limit pre-trial statements made by prosecutors.

  • The alleged incidents of rape took place between August 9, 2024, and May 1, 2025.
  • The alleged incidents of gross sexual imposition took place between August 1, 2024, and December 23, 2025.
  • McCollister was indicted on February 2, 2026.

The players

Tony McCollister

A 43-year-old former star of the reality show 'Neighbors With Benefits', who has been indicted on 30 criminal counts involving sex crimes against children and animals.

Erica Grove

A 43-year-old co-defendant who has been charged with 24 criminal counts, including four felony counts of rape, five felony counts of gross sexual imposition, and four misdemeanor counts of sexual conduct with an animal.

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What they’re saying

“The news releases and public statement issued by the prosecuting attorney fails to acknowledge that the charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.”

— McCollister's attorneys (Court documents)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Tony McCollister out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the disturbing allegations against a former reality TV personality and the ongoing challenges in addressing sex crimes, particularly those involving minors and animals. It also raises questions about the vetting process for reality show participants and the potential long-term impacts of such programs.