Actor Danny Masterson was convicted of sexually abusing three women and could now face up to 30 years in prison. Masterson is best known for playing Steven Hyde, in the famous 90s sitcom That ’70s Show, which aired on Fox from 1998 to 2006.
From the beginning, Danny pleaded not guilty to the charges, but after several years of trial, he was found guilty. The victims appeared before the jury and shared details of what happened at the actor’s home between 2001 and 2003.
After the verdict was announced, authorities arrested the actor they removed from The Ranch in 2016 when this controversy began. At the time, Masterson said in an interview for CNN that he was ‘very disappointed’ by the decision of Netflix and the producers.
What Did Danny Masterson Do?
Danny Masterson, 47, was accused of abuse by three different women he met in the Church of Scientology. He managed to have a relationship with them, and one was even his girlfriend; however, after several years, the victims raised their voices against the actor.
Chrissy B., Jen B., and N. Trout are the names of the women that claim Masterson raped them at his home.
Danny Masterson’s Sentence
After the jury’s verdict against Danny Masterson, it is expected to know the sentence, which will be announced on August 4. For the charges, the actor faces up to 30 years in prison and whatever the judge determines.
Who Is Danny Masterson?
Daniel Peter, better known as Danny Masterson, was born on March 13, 1976, in the United States. He is the son of an insurance agent and a representation agent. He is a postulant of the Church of Scientology, and before debuting as an actor in Joe’s Life, in 1993, he attended the Pasadena Art Center for a while.
That same year he jumped to the big screen with Beethoven 2, the Family Grows. He continued in television with Extreme and later in That ’70s Show, a series that took him to the peak of success. He participated in several comedy projects alongside great talents such as Jim Carrey, Mila Kunis, and Ashton Kutcher.
Story written in Spanish by Nayeli Párraga in Cultura Colectiva
