'That '70s Show' star Danny Masterson faces trial on 3 rape charges
18.10.2022 - 23:03
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"That ‘70s Show" actor Danny Masterson is set to face three women in court who said he allegedly raped them between 2001 and 2003. The 46-year-old actor, who is also a Scientologist, has been accused of allegedly raping the women in his Hollywood Hills home amid his rise to fame. He had pleaded not guilty to the charges. The three women were members of the Church of Scientology; however, they have left since Masterson’s alleged actions. The "Ranch" actor has been free on a $3.3 million bond since his June 2020 arrest. Opening statements could begin as early as Tuesday in the Los Angeles trial of Masterson, and while a judge has expressed her determination not to have the church become the center of the proceedings, it will inevitably loom large.
"That ‘70s Show" actor Danny Masterson is set to face three women in court who said he allegedly raped them between 2001 and 2003. (AP) One of the women was Masterson’s longtime girlfriend. Another was a longtime friend, and the third a newer acquaintance. The 46-year-old actor, who is also a Scientologist, has been accused of allegedly raping these women in his Hollywood Hills home amid his rise to fame.
He has pleaded not guilty to the charges. (AP) The accusers argued that the church’s insistence that it deals internally with problems between members made them hesitant at first to go to authorities. Actor Danny Masterson, left, stands with his attorney as he is arraigned on rape charges at Los Angeles Superior Court. (AP) "This is not going to become a trial on Scientology," Superior Court Judge Charlaine F.
Olmedo asserted at a pre-trial hearing. But she said she would allow its discussion as a reason why the women delayed reporting to authorities. Tom Mesereau,
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