Danny Masterson Receives Maximum Sentence in Rape Trial

Danny Masterson Receives Maximum Sentence in Rape Trial

Danny Masterson Receives , Maximum Sentence in Rape Trial.

On September 7, actor Danny Masterson was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison in a trial for the rape of two women.

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Associated Press reports that Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Charlaine F.

Olmedo announced Masterson's sentence.

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The 47-year-old actor, best known for his role on 'That '70s Show,' has been in custody since May.

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The sentence was delivered after the court heard statements from the women regarding the trauma they suffered during the incidents which occurred two decades ago.

The sentence was delivered after the court heard statements from the women regarding the trauma they suffered during the incidents which occurred two decades ago.

AP reports that one of Masterson's victims said that he, “has not shown an ounce of remorse for the pain he caused.”.

I knew he belonged behind bars for the safety of all the women he came into contact with.

I am so sorry, and I’m so upset.

I wish I’d reported him sooner to the police, Danny Masterson victim, via Associated Press.

I knew he belonged behind bars for the safety of all the women he came into contact with.

I am so sorry, and I’m so upset.

I wish I’d reported him sooner to the police, Danny Masterson victim, via Associated Press.

Following a mistrial in December, a jury found Masterson guilty of two counts of rape on May 31 after deliberations that lasted seven days.

Following a mistrial in December, a jury found Masterson guilty of two counts of rape on May 31 after deliberations that lasted seven days.

AP reports that Masterson received the maximum sentence allowed by law.

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According to his sentence, he will only be eligible for parole after serving over 25 years, but could be held in prison for life.

AP reports that both attacks occurred in Masterson's home in 2003, at the height of his fame on 'That '70s Show.'.

AP reports that both attacks occurred in Masterson's home in 2003, at the height of his fame on 'That '70s Show.'