Hollywood Star's Shocking Fall from Grace: Danny Masterson's Life Sentence top 20 reasons

Exclusive: Danny Masterson’s Dramatic Courtroom Showdown Ends in 30-Year Sentence

Danny Masterson, known for “That ’70s Show,” received a 30-year to life prison sentence for raping two women from decades ago.
Judge Charlaine F. Olmedo of the Los Angeles Superior Court issued the sentence after hearing the victims’ traumatic testimonies.
Masterson, in custody since May, appeared in court wearing a suit and remained emotionless as the victims shared their stories.
One victim characterized rape as a “theft of the spirit” and criticized Masterson as “pathetic, disturbed, and violently dangerous,” asserting that the world is safer with him incarcerated.
The second victim claimed that Masterson displayed no remorse for the pain he caused and expressed regret for not reporting him to the police sooner.
Following an initial jury’s inability to reach verdicts on three rape counts in December, Masterson was retried on all charges, leading to convictions on two counts and a hung jury on the third.

The judge dismissed a defense request for a new trial and sentenced Masterson, with the prosecution seeking the maximum penalty of 30 years to life.
Masterson’s defense argued for a 15-year to life sentence, highlighting his exemplary life and contributions to his family and community.
Prosecutors alleged that Masterson exploited his connection with the Church of Scientology, of which the victims were also members, to evade consequences for the assaults.
The victims cited the church’s role in discouraging them from reporting the rapes to law enforcement.
The Church of Scientology refuted claims of having a policy against members reporting criminal conduct, labeling trial descriptions of its beliefs as false.
Masterson did not testify, and his defense attempted to undermine the victims’ credibility by pointing out inconsistencies in their accounts.

The victims alleged that Masterson drugged them in 2003 before sexually assaulting them, although toxicology evidence did not support this claim, which could affect a future appeal.
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Masterson starred in “That ’70s Show” from 1998 to 2006 and had a role in “The Ranch” before his removal due to an investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department.
His conviction and sentencing represent a significant success for Los Angeles prosecutors during the #MeToo era, following Harvey Weinstein’s conviction.