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Danny Masterson Receives 30-Year to Life Prison Sentence for Raping Two Women

Danny Masterson Receives 30-Year to Life Prison Sentence for Raping Two Women
Published 2 years ago on Sep 07, 2023

The sentencing took place in Los Angeles Superior Court, with Judge Charlaine Olmedo delivering the verdict. Masterson showed no visible reaction as he received his sentence, which entails 15 years for each of the felony rape charges, to be served consecutively. 

Danny Masterson has been sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for raping two women. His wife, actress Bijou Phillips, 43 - who had been at his side through two criminal trials - looked dejected as she sat amid a grim group of Scientology friends and family members

Throughout the legal proceedings, Danny Masterson's wife, actress Bijou Phillips, aged 43, who stood by his side during two criminal trials, appeared disheartened as she sat among a solemn assembly of Scientology associates and family members. Prior to his return to the detention facility, Masterson exchanged a heartfelt gesture with his wife, blowing her a kiss. 

Before pronouncing the sentence, Judge Olmedo addressed Masterson directly, acknowledging his steadfast claims of innocence but emphasizing that the actor was not the victim in this case. She asserted that Masterson's actions from two decades ago were criminal, leading to his incarceration today. 

Bijou is coming to terms with the prospect of raising her child alone after her husband, 47, was convicted on two counts of rape in an LA court in May

In an emotional courtroom session, the victims of Masterson's assaults tearfully recounted how their lives had been irreparably damaged. Jane Doe #2 addressed the actor directly, expressing, "You are pathetic, disturbed, and extremely violent, and the world is a safer place with you in prison." Jane Doe #1 added, "You are a true coward and heartless monster. I think life is an appropriate sentence." 

Masterson's legal journey involved two trials. The first, held six months prior, resulted in a mistrial due to a deadlock among the jury on all three rape charges. Throughout both trials, Masterson remained free on $3.3 million bail until his double conviction on May 31, after which he was incarcerated in the Men's Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles. 

A judge ordered he be taken into custody and scheduled a hearing for August 4. Bijou has stood by her husband's side

On the day of sentencing, Masterson was transported in shackles from the jail to Courtroom 105 at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center, where he faced his victims. 

A close friend disclosed that Bijou Phillips is grappling with overwhelming emotions as she awaits her husband's sentencing. They shared, "Currently, Bijou is circling the drain and is filled with all the emotion and no emotion at all. She is a shell of who she has been. She is really trying to be strong for her daughter as she is trying to figure out life and what it will be like for her." 

Actor Billy Baldwin, aged 60, who is married to Bijou's half-sister, Chynna Phillips, aged 55, also provided support during the trials. 

The 47 year-old Scientologist actor - best known for playing smart-mouthed Steven Hyde on That '70s Show - was found guilty by a jury last May on two counts of forcible rape. He's pictured in a sketch during his trial

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The sentencing took place in Los Angeles Superior Court, with Judge Charlaine Olmedo delivering the verdict. Masterson showed no visible reaction as he received his sentence, which entails 15 years for each of the felony rape charges, to be served consecutively. 

Danny Masterson has been sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for raping two women. His wife, actress Bijou Phillips, 43 - who had been at his side through two criminal trials - looked dejected as she sat amid a grim group of Scientology friends and family members

Throughout the legal proceedings, Danny Masterson's wife, actress Bijou Phillips, aged 43, who stood by his side during two criminal trials, appeared disheartened as she sat among a solemn assembly of Scientology associates and family members. Prior to his return to the detention facility, Masterson exchanged a heartfelt gesture with his wife, blowing her a kiss. 

Before pronouncing the sentence, Judge Olmedo addressed Masterson directly, acknowledging his steadfast claims of innocence but emphasizing that the actor was not the victim in this case. She asserted that Masterson's actions from two decades ago were criminal, leading to his incarceration today. 

Bijou is coming to terms with the prospect of raising her child alone after her husband, 47, was convicted on two counts of rape in an LA court in May

In an emotional courtroom session, the victims of Masterson's assaults tearfully recounted how their lives had been irreparably damaged. Jane Doe #2 addressed the actor directly, expressing, "You are pathetic, disturbed, and extremely violent, and the world is a safer place with you in prison." Jane Doe #1 added, "You are a true coward and heartless monster. I think life is an appropriate sentence." 

Masterson's legal journey involved two trials. The first, held six months prior, resulted in a mistrial due to a deadlock among the jury on all three rape charges. Throughout both trials, Masterson remained free on $3.3 million bail until his double conviction on May 31, after which he was incarcerated in the Men's Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles. 

A judge ordered he be taken into custody and scheduled a hearing for August 4. Bijou has stood by her husband's side

On the day of sentencing, Masterson was transported in shackles from the jail to Courtroom 105 at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center, where he faced his victims. 

A close friend disclosed that Bijou Phillips is grappling with overwhelming emotions as she awaits her husband's sentencing. They shared, "Currently, Bijou is circling the drain and is filled with all the emotion and no emotion at all. She is a shell of who she has been. She is really trying to be strong for her daughter as she is trying to figure out life and what it will be like for her." 

Actor Billy Baldwin, aged 60, who is married to Bijou's half-sister, Chynna Phillips, aged 55, also provided support during the trials. 

The 47 year-old Scientologist actor - best known for playing smart-mouthed Steven Hyde on That '70s Show - was found guilty by a jury last May on two counts of forcible rape. He's pictured in a sketch during his trial

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