ACTOR CHARGED WITH RAPING 3 WOMEN; COULD FACE 45 YEARS IN JAIL
Home > Tamil Movies > Tamil Cinema NewsDanny Masterson, who has been a part of hit show, That ‘70s Show, has been charged with raping three women, the incidents of which occurred between 2001 and 2003. If convicted, he could face up to 45 years in prison. Masterson has denied the charges and has argued that his membership of the Church of Scientology was leading to his persecution.
Danny Masterson: That '70s Show star charged with rapes of three women https://t.co/776pxwEg9a
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Charges in two other cases weren’t filed due to insufficient evidence and the statute of limitations expiring. "Obviously, Mr Masterson and his wife are in complete shock considering that these nearly 20-year-old allegations are suddenly resulting in charges being filed, but they and their family are comforted knowing that ultimately the truth will come out," said his lawyer in a statement.
When the accusations had come out in 2017, Masterson was quoted as saying: I have never been charged with a crime, let alone convicted of one. In this country, you are presumed innocent until proven guilty. However, in the current climate, it seems as if you are presumed guilty the moment you are accused.
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