Woman says she set boundaries, but actor Masterson raped her
3 years, 7 months ago

Woman says she set boundaries, but actor Masterson raped her

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — An attorney for actor Danny Masterson on Thursday repeatedly challenged a woman on the witness stand over why she agreed to go to Masterson’s house on the night she said he raped her. “You went over to Danny Masterson’s house knowing full well you would be taking your clothes off, right?” Thomas Mesereau asked. “I told you ‘No, you don’t even have a condom on.’” Mesereau challenged her over her inclusion of details that in the 2017 interview with Los Angeles police she had said she didn’t recall. Do you remember more now than you did then?” She answered, “I’m sure you’re familiar with the way that trauma works, and when you open it up as I’ve had to do these past four years, pieces of it have become less blurry for me.” Mesereau also challenged her over what alcohol and medication she consumed that night, and asked whether she’d had either before court.

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Judge refers two Danny Masterson attorneys, P.I., for discipline over contact with jurors
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Judge refers two Danny Masterson attorneys, P.I., for discipline over contact with jurors

LA Times  

Actor Danny Masterson arrives at Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center in Los Angeles on May 31, 2023, with then-wife Bijou Phillips for his retrial for allegedly raping three women between 2001 and 2003. Two attorneys for Danny Masterson and a private investigator could face disciplinary investigations for their conduct toward jurors after the disgraced actor’s rape conviction, a judge …

Danny Masterson’s attorneys tracked down jurors at home and businesses as part of appeal efforts
1 month ago

Danny Masterson’s attorneys tracked down jurors at home and businesses as part of appeal efforts

The Independent  

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Judge ‘troubled’ by Danny Masterson’s attorneys tracking down jurors after rape trial
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1 month ago

Judge ‘troubled’ by Danny Masterson’s attorneys tracking down jurors after rape trial

LA Times  

Danny Masterson arrives for closing arguments in his second rape trial on May 16, 2023, in Los Angeles. In an order made public in September, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Charlaine Olmedo said she was “troubled” by the conduct of the attorneys, who on multiple occasions contacted jurors at their homes and businesses to interview them as part of …

Danny Masterson’s trial support letters from Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis revealed
1 year, 3 months ago

Danny Masterson’s trial support letters from Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis revealed

The Independent  

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‘That 70s Show’ star Danny Masterson blows kiss to wife Bijou Phillips in court after 30-year rape sentence
1 year, 3 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 …

Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years in prison on rape charges
1 year, 3 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 …

What led to Danny Masterson’s rape retrial and what happens next
1 year, 6 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 …

‘That ‘70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson convicted of 2 counts of rape
1 year, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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 …

Danny Masterson rape retrial deliberations drag on more than 6 days, will resume next week
1 year, 6 months ago

Danny Masterson rape retrial deliberations drag on more than 6 days, will resume next week

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Jurors have deliberated for more than a week without reaching a verdict in the rape retrial of “That ‘70s Show” star Danny Masterson, and will have to return and resume talks after the long holiday weekend. The Los Angeles County jury of seven women and five men went home Friday without reaching a verdict on any of …

Danny Masterson used drugging, Scientology to get away with rape, prosecutor says
1 year, 7 months ago

Danny Masterson used drugging, Scientology to get away with rape, prosecutor says

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Danny Masterson drugged women’s drinks so he could rape them, then relied on his prominence in the Church of Scientology to avoid consequences for years, a prosecutor told jurors Tuesday in closing arguments at the actor’s trial. “What she views as little inconsistencies are at the heart of trying to determine, ‘Is somebody, reliable, credible, believable enough …

Actor Danny Masterson's attorney challenges his former longtime girlfriend during cross-examination over rape accusation
1 year, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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 …

Prosecutors to retry actor Danny Masterson on rape counts
1 year, 11 months ago

Prosecutors to retry actor Danny Masterson on rape counts

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles prosecutors will retry “That ’70s Show” actor Danny Masterson on three rape counts after a hopelessly deadlocked jury led to a mistrial in his first trial in November. The LA County District Attorney’s Office declared prosecutors’ plans in court filings and at a Tuesday hearing, where Superior Court Judge Charlaine F. Olmedo rejected a defense …

Mistrial in Danny Masterson rape trial after jury deadlocks
2 years ago

Mistrial in Danny Masterson rape trial after jury deadlocks

LA Times  

Actor Danny Masterson, pictured in September 2020 in Los Angeles Superior Court for his arraignment on the three rape charges. Danny Masterson’s rape trial ended Wednesday in a mistrial after jurors said they were unable to reach a decision on the actor’s innocence or guilt. Ariel Anson would not confirm the decision to retry Masterson, saying, “It’s a conversation we …

2 sick jurors lost from deliberations at Masterson trial
2 years ago

2 sick jurors lost from deliberations at Masterson trial

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 Two deliberating jurors at the …

Jury says it’s deadlocked in Danny Masterson rape trial
2 years, 1 month 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 …

Defense: Masterson rape case plagued by contradictions
2 years, 1 month ago

Defense: Masterson rape case plagued by contradictions

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Rape allegations against actor Danny Masterson were so riddled with contradictions and inconsistencies that prosecutors in their case implicated the Church of Scientology to help patch holes in its case, a defense lawyer said Tuesday in closing arguments. “We heard Scientology so often that it really became the go-to excuse.” All three accusers and Masterson were members …

Woman who alleges rape by Danny Masterson delivers emotional testimony over four days
2 years, 2 months ago

Woman who alleges rape by Danny Masterson delivers emotional testimony over four days

LA Times  

A woman who said actor Danny Masterson in 2003 raped her while threatening her with a gun spent four days telling her story last week in graphic and emotional testimony. “I understand these witnesses’ lives may have been completely inundated with Scientology,” Judge Charlaine Olmedo said, admonishing prosecutor Reinhold Mueller during a break in Jen B.’s testimony. “This trial is …

Woman testifies Danny Masterson raped, choked her in 2003
2 years, 2 months ago

Woman testifies Danny Masterson raped, choked her in 2003

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — A woman broke down on the witness stand Wednesday while giving graphic testimony about a 2003 night when she said she emerged from unconsciousness to find actor Danny Masterson raping her. She conceded that she omitted elements of the story at the time, “to protect people.” At a preliminary hearing last year, a previous defense lawyer for …

Woman testifies Danny Masterson raped, choked her in 2003
2 years, 2 months ago

Woman testifies Danny Masterson raped, choked her in 2003

The Independent  

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Danny Masterson's accuser testifies against actor, recounts details of sexual assault
3 years, 7 months ago

Danny Masterson's accuser testifies against actor, recounts details of sexual assault

Firstpost  

At Danny Masterson’s case trial, a woman revealed that the actor had allegedly assaulted her when she was not in a fully conscious state A woman testified Wednesday that she was five years into a relationship with actor Danny Masterson when she awoke to find he was raping her as she slept and took drastic measures to get him to …

Danny Masterson: Woman tells court she woke up to find That 70s Show actor raping her
3 years, 7 months ago

Danny Masterson: Woman tells court she woke up to find That 70s Show actor raping her

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. “The first thing I recall is grabbing his hair …

Woman testifies she woke to find actor Masterson raping her
3 years, 7 months ago

Woman testifies she woke to find actor Masterson raping her

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — In hours of often tearful testimony, a woman told a judge Tuesday that she was slipping in and out of consciousness on a night 18 years ago when she said she found actor Danny Masterson raping her. “I couldn’t walk or stand, so he put me on the tile on the ground,” said Jen B., who began …

Judge to hear evidence on actor Danny Masterson rape charges
3 years, 7 months ago

Judge to hear evidence on actor Danny Masterson rape charges

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 Prosecutors on Tuesday are set …

Actor Masterson’s lawyer denies and denounces rape charges
4 years, 3 months ago

Actor Masterson’s lawyer denies and denounces rape charges

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — “That ’70s Show” actor Danny Masterson, charged with raping three women, made his first appearance Friday in a Los Angeles courtroom, where his attorney declared his innocence and denounced the charges against him as “politicized.” Masterson, 44, who has been free on bail since his June arrest, stood in court in a blue suit and face mask …

That '70s Show actor Danny Masterson charged with three rape claims, released few hours after posting bond
4 years, 6 months ago

That '70s Show actor Danny Masterson charged with three rape claims, released few hours after posting bond

Firstpost  

The three counts of rape by force or fear against Danny Masterson were filed Tuesday, and an arrest warrant issued That ’70s Show actor Danny Masterson was charged with the rapes of three women in the early 2000s, Los Angeles prosecutors said Wednesday, the culmination of a three-year investigation that resulted in a rare arrest of a famous Hollywood figure …

`That 70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson charged in 3 rapes
4 years, 6 months ago

`That 70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson charged in 3 rapes

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — “That ’70s Show” actor Danny Masterson was charged with the rapes of three women in the early 2000s, Los Angeles prosecutors said Wednesday, the culmination of a three-year investigation that resulted in a rare arrest of a famous Hollywood figure in the #MeToo era. “We are thankful that the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office is finally …

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