CURRITUCK, N.C. (WAVY) -- A registered nurse anesthetist and practitioner in Currituck, who was recently arrested on a forcible rape charge, is facing additional charges out of the Tar Heel State. Currituck Co. man arrested on forcible rape charge On Feb. 27, 54-year-old Paul Pellini wa s arrested and charged with one count of second-degree forcible rape after a magisrate's order alleged he "unlawfully, willfully and feloniously did carnally know and abuse" someone who was physically helpless at the time. Only On 10: Lawsuit pending for Currituck County anesthetist accused of rape According to recently acquired court documents, Pellini, who is currently being held on a $2 million bond, has been named in several additional indictments, one of which includes charges of the sexual exploitation of a minor. The documents allege that Pellini committed the crimes while the victims, who are said to have been patients of Pellini, were incapacitated at the time. The offenses were said to have happened between Aug. 18, 2024 and Feb. 11, 2025. Pellini now faces an additional three charges of second-degree forcible rape, three charges of sexual penetration under pretext of medical treatment and one count of first degree sexual exploitation of a minor, according to the documents. Continue to check WAVY.com for updates. ...read more read less