Former “That ‘70s Show” actor Danny Masterson has been moved to state prison to serve his 30 years to life sentence for raping two women in 2003.
Los Angeles Judge Sentences That '70s Show' Actor Danny Masterson to 30 Years to Life in Prison for Rapes of 2 Women
On Thursday, a Los Angeles judge sentenced actor Danny Masterson to 30 years to life in prison for the rapes of two women. The jury found Masterson guilty of three counts of forcible rape in June.
The victims, who are now in their 40s, testified that Masterson raped them at his Hollywood Hills home in the early 2000s. Masterson, who is best known for his role as Steven Hyde on the sitcom "That '70s Show," denied the allegations.
In a statement, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office said that Masterson's sentence "sends a strong message that no one is above the law, and that sexual assault will not be tolerated."
Masterson's attorney, Thomas Mesereau, said that he plans to appeal the verdict.
The sentencing comes as the #MeToo movement has brought increased attention to sexual assault and harassment in Hollywood and other industries. Masterson is one of several high-profile men who have been accused of sexual misconduct in recent years.
The case against Masterson was closely watched by Hollywood and the public. It is one of the most high-profile sexual assault cases to go to trial in recent years. The verdict and sentence send a strong message that sexual assault will not be tolerated, regardless of the perpetrator's fame or status.
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