nuOct 28, 2026, 10:00

Danny Masterson loses appeal against conviction, prison sentence remains

Actor Danny Masterson has lost his appeal against his 2023 rape conviction, ensuring that his prison sentence will remain in place. His legal team has labeled the court's decision as unfortunate and plans to pursue further legal action through a higher court.

Former That 70s Show actor Danny Masterson has had his appeal rejected, meaning his prison sentence for rape remains in effect. His legal defense team expressed strong disagreement with the court's decision, calling it an unfortunate ruling, and they have indicated their intention to escalate the case to a higher court. Masterson, currently fifty years old, maintains his innocence regarding the charges for which he was convicted.

In 2023, a jury found Masterson guilty of raping two women at his residence in the Hollywood Hills in 2003. While the court reached a verdict on those incidents, jurors were unable to reach a consensus on a third charge involving a former girlfriend who alleged she was raped in 2001. Throughout the legal proceedings, Masterson has consistently argued that all sexual encounters in question were consensual. The court's latest decision solidifies the original sentencing, despite the ongoing efforts by his legal counsel to challenge the outcome.

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