Roiland is facing domestic battery charges

Justin Roiland, the co-founder ofHigh On Lifedeveloper Squanch Games, has resigned from his role as CEO of the company. Squanch Games announced Roiland’s departure today, nearly two weeks after it was reported thatRoiland is awaiting trial on domestic violence charges.

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Roiland has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

It was alsoannounced yesterdaythat Roiland has been removed from production of Rick & Morty, the animated series he co-created. Reports say that the voice roles Roiland permformed, including the title characters, will be recast.