Once a celebrated actor on the hit series "That '70s Show," danny-masterson life has taken a dramatic turn. He has been handed a prison sentence ranging from 30 years to life for assaulting two women.
A court in Los Angeles delivered a guilty verdict on two charges of rape against masterson, following a second trial that involved testimonies from three women. These grievous incidents allegedly occurred in 2003 at Masterson's residence in Hollywood, during the zenith of his television career. The jury, however, remained divided on a third charge, which suggested another assault on a former partner.
The survivors, in their heart-wrenching testimonies, detailed the emotional scars and the persistent trauma they endured over the years. One survivor poignantly mentioned, "Rape isn't just a physical violation; it's a theft of one's soul." She further emphasized, "Society is safer with individuals like you behind bars."
Another survivor lamented Masterson's apparent lack of guilt and expressed her sorrow for not approaching law enforcement earlier.
While the defense lobbied for concurrent sentences, aiming for a 15-year term, the prosecution argued for the maximum sentence permissible. In her concluding remarks, the judge addressed Masterson, stating, "You might perceive yourself as the aggrieved party, but the real victims are the women you assaulted."
A notable aspect of this case was the alleged role of the Church of Scientology. The prosecution claimed that Masterson, a prominent member, leveraged his position in the Church to evade repercussions for years. The survivors accused the Church of discouraging them from reporting the assaults to the police. In its defense, the Church refuted these claims, asserting that the trial's portrayal of Scientology was inaccurate.
This entire episode underscores the significance of standing with and advocating for survivors of sexual violence, irrespective of the accused's public image.
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