He was sentenced for the rape of two women in the early 2000s. The case has deep ties to the Church of Scientology.
Danny Masterson, actor of the series That ’70s Showwas condemned Thursday to 30 years in prison. Was accused of raping two women about 20 years ago, in a case that generated controversy around the Church of Scientology.
The 47-year-old actor and prominent Scientologist, who starred in the retro television comedy for eight seasons until 2006, was convicted in June during a second trial. The jury did not reach an agreement on the accusation of rape of a third woman. Judge Charlaine Olemdo handed down the sentence in Los Angeles Superior Court.
The case attracted attention because Masterson met the women through the Church of Scientology, and their accusers assured that the organization urged them not to contact the authorities. The Church of Scientology denied that allegation and said Masterson’s religion should not have been an issue in the case.
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The women declared that the actor drugged and raped them in different incidents that occurred between 2001 and 2003. at his home in the Hollywood Hills. The allegations against Masterson damaged his career after he was first accused of sexually assaulting multiple women in 2017, causing him the dismissal of the Netflix series “The Ranch.”
Netflix renews That ’90s Show for a second season
The anticipated return of That ’70s Show seems to have resonated with the public because Netflix wants more. The sequel series of the popular comedy from the 2000s, That 90’s Showwill have a second season on the platform streaming.
The series debuted on Netflix on January 19 and was located in the top 10 most viewed in 35 countries. “All of us who worked on That 90’s Show are more than touched by the warm and enthusiastic response to our first season,” commented the co-creatorexecutive producer and showrunner of the series, Gregg Mettlerwho further added: “We can’t wait to return to Point Place for another summer of laughter and surprises. Hello 1996!”
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