EXCLUSIVE: Bijou Phillips wrote in letter that Danny Masterson was an 'amazing father' who 'shielded young actors' as she begged for leniency - and now says she 'can't accept' that he raped two women
1 year, 6 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: Bijou Phillips wrote in letter that Danny Masterson was an 'amazing father' who 'shielded young actors' as she begged for leniency - and now says she 'can't accept' that he raped two women

Daily Mail  

Convicted rapist Danny Masterson's wife Bijou Phillips still 'can't accept' that he sexually assaulted two women, and called him an 'amazing father' who worked to 'shield younger actors from temptation' in a letter begging a judge for leniency in his sentencing. Phillips, 43, stayed at the actor's side throughout two trials, looking downcast as she sat amid a grim group of Scientology friends and family members as he was jailed for 30 years on Thursday. His wife, actress Bijou Phillips, 43 - who had been at his side through two criminal trials - looked dejected as she sat amid a grim group of Scientology friends and family members Convicted rapist Danny Masterson blows his wife Bijou Phillips a kiss in the court room as he is sentenced to 30 years behind bars She also noted Masterson's aversion to drugs - a common principle of Scientology - and his apparent dedication to helping young actors escape the downfalls of wealth and fame. Before he was sentenced, Masterson’s attorney, Shawn Holley, urged the judge to impose concurrent, not consecutive 15 year to life sentences saying that would be ‘fair and just.’ Bijou Phillips is seen sobbing in court as her husband, and the father of her young daughter, is sentenced to 30 years in prison for the rape of two women Bijou is coming to terms with the prospect of raising her child alone after her husband, 47, was convicted on two counts of rape in an LA court in May Prosecutor and Deputy District Attorney Reinhold Mueller asked the judge to hand down a 30-to-life sentence, saying that Holley’s plea for just 15 years was ‘not fair and just…absolutely not.

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Danny Masterson, former ‘That ’70s Show’ star, seeks to overturn rape convictions
3 months, 1 week ago

Danny Masterson, former ‘That ’70s Show’ star, seeks to overturn rape convictions

LA Times  

Danny Masterson arrives at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center in Los Angeles on May 31, 2023. Danny Masterson’s attorneys are seeking to overturn his conviction of raping two women in the early 2000s — alleging in a new filing that the “That ’70s Show” star did not receive a fair trial. In a 242-page appellant’s opening brief, the …

Judge denies bail for That '70s Show actor Danny Masterson citing flight risk after his conviction in rape case
1 year, 2 months ago

Judge denies bail for That '70s Show actor Danny Masterson citing flight risk after his conviction in rape case

Hindustan Times  

Danny Masterson has been denied bail as there are concerns that the actor might attempt to flee. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Charlaine Olmedo stated on Wednesday that Masterson is expected to stay in custody for an extended period, possibly the remainder of his life, if his conviction and sentence are upheld on appeal, according to an order obtained by …

Danny Masterson enters state prison on rape conviction as mugshot released
1 year, 2 months ago

Danny Masterson enters state prison on rape conviction as mugshot released

The Independent  

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PICTURED: Danny Masterson is seen in first prison mugshot after being moved to state prison to serve out 30-year to life sentence for raping two women at his Hollywood Hills home more than 20 years ag
1 year, 2 months ago

PICTURED: Danny Masterson is seen in first prison mugshot after being moved to state prison to serve out 30-year to life sentence for raping two women at his Hollywood Hills home more than 20 years ag

Daily Mail  

Danny Masterson is pictured in a new prison mugshot after he was transferred to state prison to serve out his 30-year sentence for raping two women more than 20 years ago. Danny Masterson, 47, is pictured in a new mugshot after he was transferred to state prison to serve out this 30-years to life prison sentence The That '70s Show …

Bijou Phillips enjoys Christmas party with the Hiltons while estranged husband Danny Masterson is in jail over rape conviction and being expelled from Scientology
1 year, 3 months ago

Bijou Phillips enjoys Christmas party with the Hiltons while estranged husband Danny Masterson is in jail over rape conviction and being expelled from Scientology

Daily Mail  

Bijou Phillips partied with the Hiltons while estranged husband Danny Masterson has been serving his 30 year sentence for a rape conviction. Bijou Phillips partied with the Hiltons while estranged husband Danny Masterson has been serving his 30 year sentence for a rape conviction; the former couple are seen in LA in May This was a much different look than …

EXCLUSIVE: Danny Masterson is finally facing up to 'reality of spending life in prison' amid his Scientology expulsion - despite still believing he is 'fully INNOCENT' - and is doing everything he can
1 year, 5 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: Danny Masterson is finally facing up to 'reality of spending life in prison' amid his Scientology expulsion - despite still believing he is 'fully INNOCENT' - and is doing everything he can

Daily Mail  

Danny Masterson is taking steps to ensure that his estranged wife Bijou Phillips and their daughter Fianna are 'protected' as he finally faces up to the 'reality' of spending the rest of his live in prison for raping two women, according to insiders. Convicted rapist Danny Masterson is making sure his estranged wife Bijou Phillips and their daughter Fianna are …

Danny Masterson AGREES to give estranged wife Bijou Phillips full custody of their daughter, 9, as he serves 30 year sentence for raping two women
1 year, 5 months ago

Danny Masterson AGREES to give estranged wife Bijou Phillips full custody of their daughter, 9, as he serves 30 year sentence for raping two women

Daily Mail  

Danny Masterson has agreed to give his estranged wife Bijou Phillips both legal and physical custody of the couple's daughter - as he serves a 30 year sentence for raping two women. Convicted rapist: Danny Masterson has agreed to give his estranged wife Bijou Phillips both legal and physical custody of the couple's daughter - as he serves a 30 …

Danny Masterson’s wife reportedly files for divorce two weeks after rape sentencing: Who is Bijou Phillips?
1 year, 6 months ago

Danny Masterson’s wife reportedly files for divorce two weeks after rape sentencing: Who is Bijou Phillips?

The Independent  

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EXCLUSIVE: Danny Masterson's mom Carol and brother Jordan look distraught as they arrive at the Twin Towers jail on the same day rapist actor's wife Bijou filed for divorce and full custody of their d
1 year, 6 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: Danny Masterson's mom Carol and brother Jordan look distraught as they arrive at the Twin Towers jail on the same day rapist actor's wife Bijou filed for divorce and full custody of their d

Daily Mail  

The distraught mom and brother of rapist Danny Masterson have been spotted visiting him in jail in photographs exclusively obtained by DailyMail.com. The exhausted mom and brother of rapist Danny Masterson have been seen visiting him in jail in photographs exclusively obtained by DailyMail.com Jordan narrowed his eyes below a furrowed brow as he approached the central Los Angeles facility, …

Danny Masterson's wife Bijou Phillips files for divorce just 12 days after actor was sentenced to 30 years in prison for raping two women
1 year, 6 months ago

Danny Masterson's wife Bijou Phillips files for divorce just 12 days after actor was sentenced to 30 years in prison for raping two women

Daily Mail  

Danny Masterson's wife Bijou Phillips has filed for divorce less than two weeks after he was sentenced to 30 years in jail for rape. Danny Masterson 's wife Bijou Phillips has filed for divorce, less than two weeks after he was sentenced to 30 years to life in jail for rape. Masterson, 47, was put behind bars last week - …

Bijou Phillips files for divorce from Danny Masterson following his 30-year prison sentence for rape
1 year, 6 months ago

Bijou Phillips files for divorce from Danny Masterson following his 30-year prison sentence for rape

LA Times  

Danny Masterson and Bijou Phillips, shown leaving court together in 2022, married in 2011 and have a 9-year-old daughter. Bijou Phillips has filed for divorce from disgraced actor Danny Masterson weeks after he was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for raping two former members of the Church of Scientology. In a statement shared with The Times, Phillips’ …

Danny Masterson's wife Bijou Phillips is 'still in love with him'
1 year, 6 months ago

Danny Masterson's wife Bijou Phillips is 'still in love with him'

Daily Mail  

Danny Masterson's wife Bijou Phillips is 'still in love with him' Danny Masterson speaks to his wife Bijou Phillips and their nine-year-old daughter, Fianna, 'daily' from prison, with the actress and model 'still very much in love with him' - despite his double sexual assault conviction. Masterson, 47, was sentenced to 30 years behind bars last week, three months after …

EXCLUSIVE - Danny Masterson's wife Bijou speaks to him 'DAILY' and is 'still very much in love with' the convicted rapist: Couple is trying to be 'transparent' with their nine-year-old daughter about
1 year, 6 months ago

EXCLUSIVE - Danny Masterson's wife Bijou speaks to him 'DAILY' and is 'still very much in love with' the convicted rapist: Couple is trying to be 'transparent' with their nine-year-old daughter about

Daily Mail  

Danny Masterson speaks to his wife Bijou Phillips and their nine-year-old daughter, Fianna, 'daily' from prison, with the actress and model 'still very much in love with him' - despite his double rape conviction. Support: Phillips is 'still very much in love with him' - despite the actor being charged with two counts of rape Father daughter: The couple share …

Danny Masterson's wife Bijou Phillips is consoled by brother-in-law
1 year, 6 months ago

Danny Masterson's wife Bijou Phillips is consoled by brother-in-law

Daily Mail  

Bijou Phillips was seen breaking cover for the first time since husband Danny Masterson was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison on charges. Danny Masterson's three-decade sentence last Thursday comes three months after he was found guilty on two counts of following a dramatic, eight-day trial – that took place after an initial hearing that resulted in a …

Bijou Phillips' sister Chynna is slammed for 'asking for prayers' after Danny Masterson's sentencing for the rapes of two women
1 year, 6 months ago

Bijou Phillips' sister Chynna is slammed for 'asking for prayers' after Danny Masterson's sentencing for the rapes of two women

Daily Mail  

Masterson was sentenced last week to 30 years in prison for the rapes of two women in 2003 when he was still starring in 'That 70's Show' Chynna - a former member of Wilson Phillips and the wife of actor Billy Baldwin - posted a quote to Instagram Monday about praying that received backlash Bijou Phillips' sister and Wilson Phillips …

Danny Masterson's wife Bijou Phillips is consoled by brother-in-law Jordan as she breaks cover for the first time since That 70s Show actor was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison
1 year, 6 months ago

Danny Masterson's wife Bijou Phillips is consoled by brother-in-law Jordan as she breaks cover for the first time since That 70s Show actor was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison

Daily Mail  

The actress, 43, appeared distraught and a little worse for wear days after a judge handed husband Danny Masterson the harshest possible sentence Bijou Phillips was seen breaking cover for the first time since husband Danny Masterson was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison on rape charges. The mom-of-one, who was with her and Danny's nine-year-old daughter Fianna, …

Danny Masterson’s wife Bijou Phillips 'very worried' he will be killed in prison, ‘It is a nightmare’
1 year, 6 months ago

Danny Masterson’s wife Bijou Phillips 'very worried' he will be killed in prison, ‘It is a nightmare’

Hindustan Times  

Bijou Phillips, the actress, and former model who is married to Danny Masterson, is reportedly terrified that her husband will be killed in prison after he was sentenced to 30 years to life for raping two women. Bijou Phillips fears for Danny Masterson’s life in prison after rape conviction According to the Daily Mail, Phillips said that she is “very …

That ’70s Show actor Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for rapes
1 year, 6 months ago

That ’70s Show actor Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for rapes

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy That ’70s Show star Danny Masterson has been sentenced to life …

'That '70s Show' star Danny Masterson 'is on 24-hour surveillance for signs of mental distress in jail' after he was sentenced to 30 years for raping two women - as his lawyers say they are confident
1 year, 6 months ago

'That '70s Show' star Danny Masterson 'is on 24-hour surveillance for signs of mental distress in jail' after he was sentenced to 30 years for raping two women - as his lawyers say they are confident

Daily Mail  

The actor was sentenced to 30 years on Thursday following two rape convictions That 70s Show actor Danny Masterson is under round-the-clock surveillance in jail in case he shows signs of 'mental distress' after being sentenced to 30 years for rape, it has been claimed. Masterson has been sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for his rape convictions …

'That '70s Show' actor Danny Masterson gets 30 years to life in prison for raping two women
1 year, 6 months ago

'That '70s Show' actor Danny Masterson gets 30 years to life in prison for raping two women

The Hindu  

A judge sentenced That '70s Show show star Danny Masterson to 30 years to life in prison for raping two women, giving them some relief after they spoke in court about the decades of damage he inflicted. “The world is better off with you in prison.” Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Charlaine F Olmedo handed down the sentence on Thursday …

‘That 70s Show’ star Danny Masterson blows kiss to wife Bijou Phillips in court after 30-year rape sentence
1 year, 6 months ago

‘That 70s Show’ star Danny Masterson blows kiss to wife Bijou Phillips in court after 30-year rape sentence

Hindustan Times  

The That '70s Show star Danny Masterson was seen blowing a kiss to his wife Bijou Phillips in a court sketch after he was sentenced to 30 years in prison for rape. FILE PHOTO: Actor Danny Masterson stands with his lawyer Thomas Mesereau as he is arraigned on three rape charges in separate incidents between 2001 and 2003, at Los …

Bijou Phillips looks grief-stricken as she leaves court following her husband Danny Masterson being sentenced to 30 years in prison for rape
1 year, 6 months ago

Bijou Phillips looks grief-stricken as she leaves court following her husband Danny Masterson being sentenced to 30 years in prison for rape

Daily Mail  

Masterson blew a kiss to his wife as he was sentenced, after his victims read heartbreaking impact statements about the impact of his crimes The actress and former socialite hid her face and clutched a man's arm as she exited the courthouse A grief-stricken Bijou Phillips was seen leaving a Los Angeles courthouse moments after her husband Danny Masterson was …

'That 70s Show actor Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life for two rape cases
1 year, 6 months ago

'That 70s Show actor Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life for two rape cases

India TV News  

US actor Danny Masterson, popularly known for his role in 'That 70s Show', has been sentenced to serve 30 years to life in prison for raping two women, the media reported. Alison Anderson, a lawyer representing two of the victims, said in a statement sent to BBC News that the women "have displayed tremendous strength and bravery, by coming forward …

Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years in prison on rape charges
1 year, 6 months ago

Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years in prison on rape charges

India Today  

A judge sentenced 'That ’70s Show' show star Danny Masterson to 30 years to life in prison Thursday for raping two women, giving them some relief after they spoke in court about the decades of damage he inflicted. DANNY MASTERSON SENTENCED TO 30 YEARS IN PRISON Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Charlaine F Olmedo handed down the sentence to 47-year-old …

That '70s Show actor Danny Masterson jailed for raping two women
1 year, 6 months ago

That '70s Show actor Danny Masterson jailed for raping two women

ABC  

A US judge has sentenced That ’70s Show star Danny Masterson to 30 years to life in prison for the rapes of two women two decades ago. Key points: Masterson will be eligible for parole after serving 25-and-a-half years One of his victims called him "pathetic, disturbed and completely violent" The jury could not reach a verdict on a third …

‘You are pathetic, disturbed and completely violent’: Danny Masterson unmoved by sentencing victim statements
1 year, 6 months ago

‘You are pathetic, disturbed and completely violent’: Danny Masterson unmoved by sentencing victim statements

The Independent  

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Danny Masterson: That ’70s Show star found guilty of two counts of rape in retrial ?
1 year, 6 months ago

Danny Masterson: That ’70s Show star found guilty of two counts of rape in retrial ?

The Independent  

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Danny Masterson blows wife Bijou Phillips a kiss before being led to at least 30 years in prison for raping two women
1 year, 6 months ago

Danny Masterson blows wife Bijou Phillips a kiss before being led to at least 30 years in prison for raping two women

Daily Mail  

Bijou Phillips was comforted in court as her husband Danny Masterson was jailed for 30 years for raping two women - with the perverted star seen blowing his spouse a kiss as he was escorted to the slammer. Convicted rapist Danny Masterson blows his wife Bijou Phillips a kiss in the court room as he is sentenced to 30 years …

Danny Masterson Sentenced To Prison For Raping 2 Women
1 year, 6 months ago

Danny Masterson Sentenced To Prison For Raping 2 Women

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING “That ’70s Show” actor Danny Masterson was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison Thursday for raping two women at his Hollywood Hills home in the early 2000s. “I didn’t choose to be born into Scientology and their rules, just like I didn’t choose to be raped by Danny Masterson,” Jane Doe 1 said, according to …

EXCLUSIVE: Danny Masterson's wife Bijou Phillips 'is a shell of her former self' and feels like she's mourning 'a DEATH' as That '70s Show star faces 30 years to LIFE in prison for raping two women
1 year, 6 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: Danny Masterson's wife Bijou Phillips 'is a shell of her former self' and feels like she's mourning 'a DEATH' as That '70s Show star faces 30 years to LIFE in prison for raping two women

Daily Mail  

Danny Masterson's wife Bijou Phillips is trying to remain strong for the sake of her daughter, but is a shell of her former self as her husband learned his sentencing fate today, insiders have revealed to DailyMail.com. Earlier this year, the former socialite - whose Manhattan antics with the Hilton sisters made tabloid gold - broke down in tears as …

‘That ’70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson gets 30 years to life in prison for rapes of 2 women
1 year, 6 months ago

‘That ’70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson gets 30 years to life in prison for rapes of 2 women

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — A judge sentenced “That ’70s Show” show star Danny Masterson to 30 years to life in prison Thursday for raping two women, giving them some relief after they spoke in court about the decades of damage he inflicted. “I know that you’re sitting here steadfast in your claims of innocence, and thus no doubt feeling victimized by …

Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life for raping former Scientologists
1 year, 6 months ago

Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life for raping former Scientologists

LA Times  

Actor Danny Masterson arrives at court in downtown L.A. in May. After a pair of trials focused on the Church of Scientology’s alleged attempts to shield one of its celebrity members from prosecution, actor Danny Masterson was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison on Thursday morning after having been convicted of raping two former members of the church. …

The curse of the Phillips sisters as Bijou's husband Danny Masterson found guilty of rape
1 year, 9 months ago

The curse of the Phillips sisters as Bijou's husband Danny Masterson found guilty of rape

Daily Mail  

Bijou Phillips, the 43-year-old daughter of The Mamas & The Papas frontman John Phillips, is no stranger to the tragedies of life - a fact that was made all the more painfully clear this week when she broke down in tears as her husband, Danny Masterson was found guilty of rape in an LA courtroom. Bijou and her famous sisters, …

What led to Danny Masterson’s rape retrial and what happens next
1 year, 9 months ago

What led to Danny Masterson’s rape retrial and what happens next

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles jury on Wednesday convicted actor Danny Masterson of two counts of rape in a retrial that focused on allegations the “That ‘70s Show’ star raped three women between 2001 and 2003. Defense attorney Philip Cohen made clear to jurors that ”there is no drugging charge.” A BIGGER ROLE FOR SCIENTOLOGY The Church of Scientology …

What led to Danny Masterson’s rape retrial and what happens next
1 year, 9 months ago

What led to Danny Masterson’s rape retrial and what happens next

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Los Angeles jury on …

‘That ‘70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson convicted of 2 counts of rape
1 year, 9 months ago

‘That ‘70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson convicted of 2 counts of rape

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — “That ‘70s Show” star Danny Masterson was led out in handcuffs from a Los Angeles courtroom Wednesday and could get 30 years to life in prison after a jury found him guilty on two of three counts of rape at his second trial, in which the Church of Scientology played a central role. “I am experiencing a …

What led to Danny Masterson’s rape retrial and what happens next
1 year, 9 months ago

What led to Danny Masterson’s rape retrial and what happens next

Hindustan Times  

A Los Angeles jury on Wednesday convicted actor Danny Masterson of two counts of rape in a retrial that focused on allegations the That ‘70s Show star raped three women between 2001 and 2003. DIRECT DISCUSSION OF DRUGGING A judge in the second trial allowed the prosecution to say directly that Masterson drugged all three women before raping them, in …

What led to Danny Masterson’s rape retrial and what happens next
1 year, 9 months ago

What led to Danny Masterson’s rape retrial and what happens next

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles jury on Wednesday convicted actor Danny Masterson of two counts of rape in a retrial that focused on allegations the “That ‘70s Show’ star raped three women between 2001 and 2003. Defense attorney Philip Cohen made clear to jurors that ”there is no drugging charge.” A BIGGER ROLE FOR SCIENTOLOGY The Church of Scientology …

Wife Bijou Phillips breaks down as Danny Masterson found GUILTY of drugging and raping two women
1 year, 9 months ago

Wife Bijou Phillips breaks down as Danny Masterson found GUILTY of drugging and raping two women

Daily Mail  

That 70s Show star Danny Masterson's wife Bijou Phillips broke down in tears on Wednesday as her visibly-shocked husband was found guilty of raping two women, and immediately denied bail and led to the cells. Bijou Phillips, wife of Danny Masterson, was supported on Wednesday by her brother-in-law, actor Billy Baldwin A jury found Danny Masterson guilty on two of …

Actor Danny Masterson Found Guilty Of Raping 2 Women
1 year, 9 months ago

Actor Danny Masterson Found Guilty Of Raping 2 Women

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A jury has found “That ’70s Show” actor Danny Masterson guilty of raping two women at his Hollywood Hills home in the early 2000s, according to The Associated Press. “I am experiencing a complex array of emotions — relief, exhaustion, strength, sadness — knowing that my abuser, Danny Masterson, will face accountability for his criminal behavior,” one …

Actor Danny Masterson convicted of two counts of rape at second Los Angeles trial
1 year, 9 months ago

Actor Danny Masterson convicted of two counts of rape at second Los Angeles trial

LA Times  

Danny Masterson was convicted in his second trial on charges he raped three women he met through the Church of Scientology in the early 2000s. Actor Danny Masterson was convicted of two counts of rape Wednesday after his second trial on charges that he sexually assaulted three women he met through the Church of Scientology, ending a years-long legal saga …

Actor Danny Masterson's attorney challenges his former longtime girlfriend during cross-examination over rape accusation
1 year, 11 months ago

Actor Danny Masterson's attorney challenges his former longtime girlfriend during cross-examination over rape accusation

Firstpost  

An attorney for Danny Masterson challenged his former longtime girlfriend during cross-examination Wednesday on why her trial testimony alleging the actor raped her in 2001 included several new details that were missing from the accounts she gave authorities at the beginning of the investigation. “Is your testimony today that you can now remember things in 2023 that you didn’t remember …

Danny Masterson lawyer challenges new details in rape story
1 year, 11 months ago

Danny Masterson lawyer challenges new details in rape story

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — An attorney for Danny Masterson challenged his former longtime girlfriend during cross-examination Wednesday on why her trial testimony alleging the actor raped her in 2001 included several new details that were missing from the accounts she gave authorities at the beginning of the investigation. “Is your testimony today that you can now remember things in 2023 that …

Danny Masterson’s ex says rape came years into relationship
1 year, 11 months ago

Danny Masterson’s ex says rape came years into relationship

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — A former girlfriend of actor Danny Masterson testified Tuesday that he had grown increasingly abusive and controlling during their five-year relationship when he raped her in their bed in November of 2001. “I told him ‘no, I don’t want to have sex.’ He didn’t listen to me,” said the woman, the first to take the stand in …

Danny Masterson's ex says rape came years into relationship
1 year, 11 months ago

Danny Masterson's ex says rape came years into relationship

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I told him ‘no, I don’t want to have …

Actor Danny Masterson drugged, raped women, prosecutor says
1 year, 11 months ago

Actor Danny Masterson drugged, raped women, prosecutor says

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Actor Danny Masterson drugged then raped three women at his Hollywood-area home between 2001 and 2003, a prosecutor told jurors Monday in his opening statement in the retrial of the star of “That ’70s Show.” Deputy District Attorney Reinhold Mueller said Masterson put substances into drinks that he gave to a longtime girlfriend and two women he …

Actor Danny Masterson’s retrial on rape charges begins in Los Angeles
1 year, 11 months ago

Actor Danny Masterson’s retrial on rape charges begins in Los Angeles

LA Times  

For the second time in less than a year, actor Danny Masterson sat in a Los Angeles courtroom Monday as prosecutors tried to make the case that he is a serial rapist whose accusers’ voices were quashed for years by the powerful Church of Scientology. After a 2021 preliminary hearing in Masterson’s case, the judge concluded that Scientology had “an …

L.A. prosecutors to retry Danny Masterson on sexual assault charges
2 years, 2 months ago

L.A. prosecutors to retry Danny Masterson on sexual assault charges

LA Times  

Actor Danny Masterson leaves a Los Angeles courthouse with his wife, Bijou Phillips, after a judge declared a mistrial in his rape case in Los Angeles in November. Actor Danny Masterson will face a second trial on sexual assault charges later this year, prosecutors said Tuesday. In a statement, two of the women whose allegations led to criminal charges said …

Jury says it’s deadlocked in Danny Masterson rape trial
2 years, 4 months ago

Jury says it’s deadlocked in Danny Masterson rape trial

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Jurors at the rape trial of “That ’70s Show” star Danny Masterson said Friday that they are deadlocked, but a judge told them they have not deliberated long enough for her to declare a mistrial. The jury told Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Charlaine Olmedo that after nearly three days of deliberations, they could not reach a …

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