Danny Mastersontrial latest: That 70s Show’ actor sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for rape

Actor Danny Masterson remained unmoved as his two rape victims gave powerful statements to the judge That 70’s show Star was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the attacks.

“They are pathetic, disturbed and completely violent,” she added. “The world is better off with you in prison.”

The other victim told Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Charlaine Olmedo that the actor “has not shown an ounce of remorse for the pain he has caused.”

Graeme Massie Reports from Los Angeles.

A former girlfriend of actor Danny Masterson testified during the trial that he had become increasingly abusive and controlling during their five-year relationship when he raped her in her bed in November 2001.

The woman, a model who has been dating Masterson since 1996, shortly before he became famous as the star of the sitcom That 70’s showShe said there have been previous instances where she woke up at night to find Masterson on top of her and accepted sex with him to avoid upsetting him.

That night, however, she made it clear that she didn’t agree and fought back.

“I told him, ‘No, I don’t want to have sex.’ He didn’t listen to me,” said the woman who was the first to take the stand in the Los Angeles courtroom at Masterson’s retrial on three rape charges.

She spoke faster and became more emotional as the story progressed. “So I kept begging him, like, ‘Please get away from me, no.’ And he continued. And it was painful. And I remember trying to push his chest away from me. I couldn’t get him away from me.”

She said Masterson pinned her arms above her head to keep her down. As she struggled, she remembered Masterson’s clearly stated “rules” that no one should touch his hair or face, which she had previously observed.

“If I did that, I knew it wouldn’t be good. But I thought it might make him stop.”

She said she managed to free one arm and pulled the hair on the back of his head. She said he then hit her in the jaw with his partially closed fist, spat at her and stormed off.

Ultimately, the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict on this point.

Masterson’s wife, Bijou Phillips, was reportedly visibly upset in court when her husband of 12 years was convicted on May 31 after seven days of jury deliberations and a mistrial in 2022. The 43-year-old model stuck by Masterson’s side throughout his trial, and she shows no signs of planning to leave or divorce him.

The trial against her husband joins a long list of scandals that Bijou has faced throughout her life. For those who don’t know, here’s a little background on the sitcom star’s wife.

Actor Ashton Kutcher, who starred alongside Masterston That 70’s show And The ranchalready commented on the case in January.

That 70’s show Star Danny Masterson was sentenced to life in prison for raping two women two decades ago.

After serving 30 years, he is eligible for parole.

The verdict was handed down Thursday (Sept. 7) by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Charlaine F. Olmedo after she rejected a defense request for a new trial.

Inga Parkel Reports for The Independent.

Masterson’s attorney questioned his former longtime girlfriend during her trial testimony about why new details emerged in her report when she claimed the actor raped her in 2001.

Masterson played one of the series’ main characters from 1998 to 2006, and during that time his cast members have returned as their characters for the spin-off The 90s showHe did not.

“Mr Masterson, you are not the victim here. Your actions 20 years ago took away another person’s choice and voice. “Your actions 20 years ago today were criminal and that is why you are here,” Judge Olmedo told the actor

Olmedo told Masterson she knew he was wondering “how you can be convicted of every charge related to a sexual incident from 20 years ago” that “involves a woman who you believe is upset and seeking revenge.” against you.”

But, Olmedo said, “They were not convicted based on one person’s testimony.”

“They were not convicted based on rumors, innuendo, gossip and speculation,” Olmedo said. “They were convicted based on evidence that twelve people in the community found credible. … They were convicted because each of the victims reported the rapes to someone shortly after the rapes occurred.”

Judge Olmedo also noted that Masterson paid one of his victims nearly $1 million to sign a nondisclosure agreement, describing that as a “terrible amount to pay” for an incident that he claimed never happened.

Masterson’s wife, Bijou Phillips, was reportedly visibly upset in court when her husband of 12 years was convicted on May 31 after seven days of jury deliberations and a mistrial in 2022. The 43-year-old model stuck by Masterson’s side throughout his trial, and she shows no signs of planning to leave or divorce him.

The trial against her husband joins a long list of scandals that Bijou has faced throughout her life. For those who don’t know, here’s a little background on the sitcom star’s wife.