Danny Masterson Loses Appeal Against Rape Conviction After Arguing Judge Was Biased Against Scientology
That '70s Show actor was sentenced to 30 years in prison for two counts of rape against two women, who were also Scientologists
TL;DR
- Danny Masterson's appeal against his rape conviction has been denied, upholding his 30-year prison sentence.
- Masterson was convicted in 2023 of two counts of rape and appealed, claiming the judge was biased against Scientology.
- A three-judge panel found no evidence of judicial bias regarding Scientology.
- Prosecutors argued Masterson used his role in the church to avoid accountability, and plaintiffs delayed reporting due to fear of retaliation.
- The court ruled that admitting Scientology evidence did not violate the First Amendment.
- Masterson's lawyers plan to appeal to the California Supreme Court.