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☆ A con artist told George Santos and Danny Masterson that he could get their criminal charges dropped for a price, prosecutors say
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-07 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementIn one video, Medina said: "If you're interested, I can get everything dropped, evidence that is on you removed, disappeared. AdvertisementAccording to prosecutors, Medina repeatedly asked Santos if he had the right number and was interested in the proposition. In August, prosecutors said Medina sent a video to Santos in which he said: "I'm really good at what I do. It references texts sent to an actor convicted of felonies in California in May 2023, which the New York Post identified as Danny Masterson. According to the affidavit, Medina asked Masterson for $1 million to get his case thrown out or a reduced sentence.

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☆ How Tom Sandoval Became the Most Hated Man in America
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-20 | by ( Irina Aleksander | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

“Scandoval” is the nickname for Sandoval’s affair with another cast member, which he had behind the backs of the show’s producers and his girlfriend of nine years. After the season aired, Raquel Leviss, with whom Sandoval had the affair, entered a mental-health facility in Arizona and started going by a different name. Ariana Madix, Sandoval’s now-ex-girlfriend, garnered so much national sympathy that she has had the most prosperous year of her career. Sandoval, meanwhile, became the most reviled man in America and the butt of a million jokes. One of the hosts of “The View” called him “the Donald Trump of ex-boyfriends.” And Sandoval has just been here, in the Valley, trying to process it all.

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☆ Bijou Phillips files for divorce from Danny Masterson
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-19 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Bijou Phillips has filed for divorce from embattled actor Danny Masterson, according to public records. Phillips filed a petition for divorce on Monday in Santa Barbara. Phillips has decided to file for divorce from her husband during this unfortunate time. Masterson has maintained his innocence and his lawyer Shawn Holley said in a statement following his sentencing that he plans to appeal his case. Phillips, a model and an actress, is the daughter of The Mamas & The Papas musician John Phillips and actress and singer Geneviève Waïte.

Persons: Bijou Phillips, Danny Masterson, Phillips, Masterson, Ms, ” Peter Lauzon, Shawn Holley, hadn’t, Fianna, John Phillips, Geneviève Waïte, She’s, ” Organizations: CNN Locations: Santa Barbara, Las Vegas

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bijou Phillips has filed for divorce from Danny Masterson, days after the former “That '70s Show” star was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for two rape convictions. Phillips, a 43-year-old actor, filed a petition in Santa Barbara Superior Court on Monday to end her nearly 12-year marriage to the 47-year-old Masterson, according to the court's website. An attorney for Phillips did not respond to emails, and a representative for Masterson declined comment. Political Cartoons View All 1169 ImagesIn a letter to the judge prior to Masterson's sentencing, Phillips praised him as a husband and father. Kutcher and Kunis apologized after their own letters to the judge seeking leniency for Masterson became public and spurred criticism.

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☆ Opinion: Musk, McCarthy and Romney are three kinds of leaders
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-17 | by ( Richard Galant | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +21 min

We’re looking back at the strongest, smartest opinion takes of the week from CNN and other outlets. A vain and ambitious cigar-smoking bully who wore riding breeches, a polished helmet and boots and carried ivory-handled revolvers, he led troops on successful lightning strikes through German-held territory near the end of World War II. Musk has repeatedly been criticized for enabling and boosting antisemitic content on the platform.”“Isaacson tries to square these two Musks. During Trump’s first impeachment, Romney became the first senator in US history to vote to remove a president of his own party from office. He has been willing to do what he believes to be right — consequences be damned.”The differences between Romney and Trump were many.

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☆ Here are 11 top moments from Trump's 'Meet the Press' interview
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-17 | by ( Allan Smith | Jonathan Allen | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +13 min

Former President Donald Trump speaks during an interview with NBC News' Kristen Welker, Sept. 14, 2023. NBC News has also extended an invitation to President Joe Biden to sit down with Welker for an interview. "I said, 'Other than certain parts of the country, you can't — you're not going to win on this issue. "And both sides are going to come together and both sides — both sides, and this is a big statement — both sides will come together. But when Welker asked if he might grant himself a reprieve if he wins this election, Trump declined to rule it out.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ashton Kutcher has resigned as chairman of the board of an anti-child sex abuse organization that he co-founded, after he and wife Mila Kunis wrote letters seeking leniency for their former “That '70s Show” co-star and convicted rapist, Danny Masterson. Kutcher stepped down from the board of Thorn, an organization he founded with then-wife Demi Moore in 2009, on Thursday, the group said in a statement. “I cannot allow my error in judgment to distract from our efforts and the children we serve.”A Los Angeles judge sentenced Masterson to 30 years to life in prison on Sept. 7. The actor was convicted in May of raping two women in 2003, when he was starring on the Fox retro sitcom “That '70s Show" with Kutcher and Kunis. The day after the sentencing, letters to the judge from Kutcher, Kunis and many others were made public.

Persons: — Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, ”, Danny Masterson, Kutcher, Thorn, Demi Moore, ” Kutcher, Masterson, Kunis, “ Organizations: ANGELES, Board, Fox, Time Locations: Los Angeles

☆ Ashton Kutcher Resigns From Nonprofit Over Danny Masterson Letter
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( Orlando Mayorquin | More About Orlando Mayorquin | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The couple’s support of Masterson started a firestorm that prompted them to respond in a video posted to Instagram last weekend. Kutcher announced he had resigned from Thorn in a letter to its board dated Thursday and shared on the organization’s website. “I have determined the responsible thing for me to do is resign as chairman of the board, effectively immediately,” Kutcher wrote. A judge sentenced him to the maximum penalty, 30 years to life, last week. He will be eligible for parole in 20 years, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.

Persons: Ashton Kutcher, Thorn, Mila Kunis, ”, Danny Masterson, Masterson, Kutcher, “, ” Kutcher Organizations: Thorn, ”, Angeles County, Attorney’s Office Locations: Los Angeles

☆ Ashton Kutcher resigns from anti-sex abuse nonprofit after backlash to his support for Danny Masterson
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( Megan Thomas | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Kunis is also stepping down as an observer on the Thorn board, according to a report by Time. And we’re sorry if that has taken place.”“We support victims, we have done this historically through our work and will continue to do so in the future,” Kunis said in their video. In his resignation letter, Kutcher said he wanted the focus of Thorn to remain on the organization’s mission to help victims and survivors. “I want to offer my heartfelt apology to all victims of sexual violence and everyone at Thorn who I hurt by what I did,” Kutcher wrote. I remain proud of what we have accomplished in the past decade and will continue to support Thorn’s work.

Persons: CNN — Ashton Kutcher, Thorn, Mila Kunis, ”, Danny Masterson, Kunis, ” Kutcher, Masterson, Kutcher, Demi Moore, ” Kunis, ” Thorn Organizations: CNN, Board

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis apologized Saturday for character letters the celebrity couple wrote on behalf of fellow “That ’70s Show” actor Danny Masterson before he was sentenced for rape this week. A judge in Los Angeles on Thursday sentenced Masterson to 30 years to life in prison for raping two women in 2003. In a video posted on Instagram, Kutcher and Kunis said they were sorry for the pain they may have caused with the letters, which were made public Friday. Political Cartoons View All 1148 ImagesMasterson starred with Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis and Topher Grace in “That ’70s Show” from 1998 until 2006. Kunis said in the apology video that their letters did not mean to undermine the testimony of victims.

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☆ Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis say they’re ‘aware’ their letters on behalf of Danny Masterson caused pain
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-09 | by ( Megan Thomas | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis have shared a video in which they said they are “aware of the pain” they caused by writing letters on behalf of Danny Masterson ahead of his rape conviction sentencing. Masterson has maintained his innocence and plans to appeal his case. In their letters to court, the couple vouched for Masterson’s character. The two are involved in several philanthropic efforts, including an organization Kutcher cofounded to combat sex trafficking. Kunis concluded their message by saying, “Our heart goes out to every single person who’s ever been a victim of sexual assault, sexual abuse or rape.”

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☆ Haley’s hawkish strategy, Mexico’s future woman in charge, fact checking Burning Man
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

Nikki Haley wants to stand out in the crowded Republican field – will her hawkish foreign policy help her? Mexico looks set for a female president as two women lead in the polls. And we look at fact checking some of the wilder claims from this year’s muddy Burning Man festival. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Nikki Haley, –, wilder, Danny Masterson Organizations: Apple, Google, Reuters, Republican, Thomson Locations: Mexico, Hong Kong

☆ Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis wrote letters of support for Danny Masterson ahead of his rape sentencing
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-08 | by ( Cheri Mossburg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis wrote reference letters of support on behalf of Danny Masterson before he was sentenced on Thursday to 30 years to life in prison. Kutcher and Kunis, who co-starred with Masterson in “That ’70s Show,” are married. Kunis and Kutcher were among nearly 50 individuals to submit letters in support of Masterson. I hope that my testament to his character is taken into consideration in sentencing,” Kutcher wrote. His dedication to leading a drug-free life and the genuine care he extends to others make him an outstanding role model and friend, Kunis wrote.

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☆ 'That 70's Show' actor Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for raping two women
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( Rollo Ross | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Actor Danny Masterson is arraigned on three rape charges in separate incidents between 2001 and 2003, at Los Angeles Superior Court, Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 18, 2020. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson Acquire Licensing RightsLOS ANGELES, Sept 7 (Reuters) - "That '70s Show" actor Danny Masterson was sentenced on Thursday to 30 years to life in prison for raping two women about 20 years ago in a case that stirred controversy around the Church of Scientology. Judge Charlaine Olmedo announced the sentence in Los Angeles Superior Court. The Church of Scientology denied that claim and said Masterson's religion should not have been an issue in the case. The women said Masterson drugged and raped them in separate incidents between 2001 and 2003 at his house in the Hollywood Hills.

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☆ Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life in prison in rape case
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Actor Danny Masterson was sentenced on Thursday to 30 years to life in prison after he was convicted on two counts of rape in a Los Angeles courtroom in June, according to Deputy D.A. Reinhold Mueller of the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office. Deputy D.A. Ariel Anson and Deputy D.A. Kutcher and Masterson also starred in Netflix’s “The Ranch” beginning in 2016, but Netflix and the producers wrote Masterson off the show amid the rape allegations.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — “That ’70s Show” star Danny Masterson could get as much as 30 years to life in prison at his sentencing Thursday for the rapes of two women two decades ago. A jury of seven women and five men found Masterson guilty of two counts on May 31 after seven days of deliberations. The women blamed the church for their hesitancy in going to police about Masterson. Masterson was not charged with any counts of drugging, and there was no toxicology evidence to back up the assertion. Masterson starred with Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis and Topher Grace in “That ’70s Show” from 1998 until 2006.

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☆ Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life in prison
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( Angela Yang | Corky Siemaszko | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

"That '70s Show" star Danny Masterson was sentenced Thursday to 30 years to life in prison for raping two women more than two decades ago at his Hollywood Hills home. Masterson had been charged with raping three women — identified at trial as Jane Doe #1, Jane Doe #2 and Jane Doe #3 — between 2001 to 2003. His second trial ended with the actor being convicted of raping Jane Doe #1 and Jane Doe #2 but not Jane Doe #3. All three accusers are former members of the Church of Scientology, to which Masterson still belongs. Both trials focused unwanted attention on the controversial church, which the women have accused of trying to cover up the allegations.

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☆ 'That 70s Show' actor Danny Masterson convicted on two rape counts
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-31 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

May 31 (Reuters) - "That '70s Show" actor Danny Masterson was convicted on Wednesday of raping two women at his Hollywood Hills home. Masterson, 47, got his break-out role in the 1998 to 2006 television comedy series "That '70s Show," in which he played a rebel adolescent. The actor had pleaded not guilty to the rape charges. According to City News Service, Cohen questioned the credibility of the alleged victims and said their stories had been tweaked over the years. The case drew attention in part because Masterson met the women through the Church of Scientology, and two of the accusers said the organization discouraged them from contacting law enforcement.

Persons: Danny Masterson, Masterson, Greg Risling, Philip Cohen, Cohen, Lisa Richwine, Stephen Coates Organizations: Hollywood, Los Angeles County, City News Service, of Scientology, Scientology, Thomson

☆ Danny Masterson, ‘That ’70s Show’ actor, found guilty of rape
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-31 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —A Los Angeles jury has found actor Danny Masterson guilty on two of the three counts of rape in a retrial on Wednesday, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney. Actor Danny Masterson arrested on rape charges 00:52 - Source: CNNThe trial started on April 24 and the case went to the jury on May 17. “I am experiencing a complex array of emotions – relief, exhaustion, strength, sadness – knowing that my abuser, Danny Masterson, will face accountability for his criminal behavior,” Jane Doe 2 said to CNN in a statement through their representative. Kutcher and Masterson also starred in Netflix’s “The Ranch” beginning in 2016, but Netflix and the producers wrote Masterson off the show amid the rape allegations. At the time, Masterson said he was “obviously very disappointed” by the decision, in a statement to CNN.

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☆ Danny Masterson Is Convicted of Raping Two Women
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-31 | by ( Michael Levenson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Another accuser, who was identified in court documents only as Christina B., said in the same statement that she was “devastated” that the jury had deadlocked on the charge that Masterson raped her in 2001 when they were in a relationship. About 20 or 30 minutes later, she felt “very disoriented,” the brief states. According to the brief, Masterson raped her after she regained consciousness on his bed. She reached for his hair to try to pull him off and tried to push a pillow into his face, the brief states. When Masterson heard a man yelling in the house, he pulled a gun from his night stand and told her not to move or to “say anything,” adding expletives, the brief states.

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☆ What to Know About Danny Masterson’s Second Rape Trial
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-26 | by ( Michael Levenson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Opening arguments began on Monday in a retrial of the rape case against Danny Masterson, the actor known for his role in the sitcom “That ’70s Show,” nearly five months after the first trial ended in a deadlocked jury. The first trial ended in November when the jury could not reach a verdict on the three counts of forcible rape that the actor faced, prompting a judge to declare a mistrial. If convicted in the retrial, Masterson could face 45 years to life in prison. The charges in the retrial in Los Angeles Superior Court are the same as in the first trial. But in a potentially significant shift, the judge, Charlaine F. Olmedo, has allowed prosecutors to tell jurors directly that Masterson had drugged his three accusers, The Associated Press reported.

☆ Danny Masterson to face second trial on rape charges
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-10 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Prosecutors announced on Tuesday that they will pursue a second trial against Danny Masterson, after a jury deadlocked on three rape charges at the actor’s first trial in November. Masterson, 46, is accused of forcibly raping three women at his home in the Hollywood Hills from 2001 to 2003. Defense attorney Philip Cohen argued that it was unlikely that any jury would vote unanimously to convict. The women, who have all since left Scientology, said they feared being excommunicated from the church for going to the police. Cohen argued that Scientology was irrelevant to the case, and he sought to minimize any mention of it.

☆ Danny Masterson trial hung jury gives defense team a second shot at this strategy
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( Danny Cevallos | Danny Cevallos Is An Msnbc Legal Analyst Who Practices In The Areas Of Personal Injury | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

A criminal defendant is presumed to be innocent. And that’s why the decision not to put Masterson or other defense witnesses on the stand made sense. Criminal defendants testify in a minefield that accusers do not. For starters, a criminal defendant might inadvertently “open the door” to harmful evidence that otherwise would be inadmissible. Because the first trial has now ended in a hung jury, the defense may rethink their original strategy.

LOS ANGELES — The jury weighing the rape charges against “That ‘70s Show” star Danny Masterson announced Wednesday it was hopelessly deadlocked and a mistrial was declared. Masterson has also denied assaulting a fourth woman, identified as Jane Doe #4, who told the court she too had been raped by him. While the judge allowed testimony by Jane Doe #4, Masterson was not criminally charged with raping her. The panel, on Nov. 18, sent Olmedo a note saying they had been “unable to reach a unanimous decision” on any of the three forcible rape counts against Masterson. “You have been deliberating for an insufficient amount of time,” Olmedo said before excusing them for the holiday break.

☆ Mistrial declared after jurors deadlocked in Danny Masterson rape trial
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-30 | by ( Taylor Romine | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge declared a mistrial in the rape trial of actor Danny Masterson on Wednesday after jurors remained deadlocked, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office said. Masterson was charged in 2020 with forcibly raping three women in separate incidents occurring between 2001 and 2003, CNN previously reported. “While we are disappointed with the outcome in this trial, we thank the jurors for their service,” the district attorney’s office said in a statement. In 2017, Netflix and producers of “The Ranch” wrote Masterson off the show amid rape allegations. At the time, Masterson said he was “obviously very disappointed” by the decision, in a statement to CNN.

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