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Actor Danny Masterson asks for rape convictions to be tossed over lawyer errors

Actor Danny Masterson asks for rape convictions to be tossed over lawyer errors

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LOS ANGELES — “That ’70s Show” actor Danny Masterson filed a petition Monday for his two rape convictions and long prison sentence to be thrown out, saying that his trial lawyer failed to call key witnesses and introduce essential evidence that might have exonerated him. Actor Danny Masterson asks for rape convictions to be tossed over lawyer errors The petition for habeas corpus filed with California’s 2nd District Court of Appeal argues that lawyer Philip Cohen did not represent Masterson properly at the 2023 retrial that ended with the actor being convicted of raping two women at his Los Angeles home in 2003. He was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison. The petition also argues that the trial judge demonstrated a bias against the Church of Scientology, allowing an “unconstitutional intrusion” into the church’s doctrine and a misinterpretation of its scripture. Masterson is a member of the church, whose practices were a major issue at his trial, and the women are former members. The petition says that Cohen spoke to only two of …

Ashton Kutcher’s Shocking Bet With Danny Masterson About Mila Kunis’s First Kiss Resurfaces

Ashton Kutcher’s Shocking Bet With Danny Masterson About Mila Kunis’s First Kiss Resurfaces

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Ashton Kutcher Mila Kunis Danny Masterson Interview ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) A cringe-worthy That ‘70s Show anecdote roared back to life in 2023, years after Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis first joked about it. The clip? A 2002 Rosie O’Donnell Show interview where the now-married couple revealed Danny Masterson once bet Kutcher $20 to French kiss a 14-year-old Kunis during a scene. The throwback gained traction after Kutcher and Kunis faced backlash for writing character letters supporting Masterson ahead of his 30-year rape sentence. “I’ve never kissed a guy. Ashton’s attractive, and I was terrified for my life,” Kunis, then a teen, told O’Donnell. Kutcher, then 19, laughed off the tension, claiming Masterson dared him to “use tongue” during their That ‘70s Show makeout scene. Kunis insisted he wouldn’t do it, while Kutcher teased, “I think he tried.” The exchange, framed as a sitcom-era gag, aged poorly as Masterson’s crimes came to light. Fast-forward to 2023: Kutcher and Kunis’ support letters for Masterson leaked, calling him a “role model” and “older brother figure.” …

Linkin Park’s Emily Armstrong reacts amid backlash over support to convicted rapist Danny Masterson: ‘I misjudged…’

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Emily Armstrong, a new addition to Linkin Park, has spoken out about her support for Danny Masterson during a sexual assault trial, in which he was convicted of rape. Without mentioning Danny Masterson, Emily Armstrong released a statement after facing immense backlash over her support to the convicted rapist, saying she was once “asked to support someone I considered a friend at a court appearance”.(Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) Armstrong was named the rock group’s new lead vocalist seven years after lead singer Chester Bennington passed away. On Friday, September 6, videos of Armstrong belting out the band’s most well-known songs went viral online. Following this, Cedric Bixler-Zavala, the spouse of Masterson accuser Chrissie Carnell-Bixler, asserted on social media that Armstrong had backed the Ranch and That ’70s Show star, who was charged with drugging and raping three women at his residence from 2001 to2003. Prior to his sentencing, Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis wrote letters of support for Masterson. In 2003, the jury found him guilty of raping two of the women. However, they were unable to …

Judge denies bail for Danny Masterson, citing flight risk

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Danny Masterson has been denied bail as there are concerns that the actor might attempt to flee. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Charlaine Olmedo stated on Wednesday that Masterson is expected to stay in custody for an extended period, possibly the remainder of his life, if his conviction and sentence are upheld on appeal, according to an order obtained by Deadline. Danny Masterson has been admitted to North Kern State Prison to serve his sentence for two rape convictions.(AP) (Also Read: Martin Scorsese makes history with tenth Oscar nomination for Killers of the Flower Moon, surpassing Steven Spielberg) Stay tuned for all the latest updates on Ram Mandir! Click here Judge Emphasizes Masterson’s Lack of Ties Quoting the order, Olmedo pointed to Masterson’s ongoing divorce from Bijou Phillips as a contributing factor in the court’s ruling. Danny Masterson Mug Shot (Photo by California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation) (AFP) “In light of the fact that defendant has no wife to go home to, defendant now has every incentive to flee” and so Masterson would have …

First mugshot of Danny Masterson released after sexual assault conviction

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The first mugshot of Danny Masterson has been released as the That ’70s Show alum was transferred to North Kern State Prison in Delano, California. The 47-year-old convicted rapist looks emotionless in the photo, and his hair and bear appear to have overgrown. Danny Masterson arrives at an event on March 24, 2014, in Los Angeles (Photo by Annie I. Bang/Invision/AP, File)(Annie I. Bang/Invision/AP) Masterson is reportedly going through the classification and reception process in his new living quarters. This is the same place where Tory Lanez is also serving his 10-year sentence. Wrap up the year gone by & gear up for 2024 with HT! Click here This handout image released by California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) on December 27, 2023, shows the booking photo of actor Danny Masterson who was admitted to North Kern State Prison in Delano. (Photo by California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – MANDATORY CREDIT “AFP PHOTO / HANDOUT /California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation ” – NO MARKETING – …