Actor Danny Masterson was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison Thursday after a jury convicted him earlier this year of raping two women 20 years ago, CBS Los Angeles reports. Prosecutors in Los Angeles said the rapes occurred in 2003 while Masterson, now 47, was starring in the hit sitcom “That ’70s Show.”
Masterson was convicted of raping a 28-year-old woman in April 2003 and a 23-year-old woman later that year, according to prosecutors. Both incidents happened at Masterson’s Hollywood Hills home.
The jury didn’t reach a unanimous decision on a third count that alleged Masterson also raped a longtime girlfriend. Deliberations lasted for more than six days before Masterson was convicted on the two other counts at the end of May.
Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón said the three women were brave for coming forward.
“Their courage and strength have been an inspiration to us all,” Gascón said in a statement after Masterson was convicted. “While we are disappointed that the jury did not convict on all counts, we respect their decision.”
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