Actor Danny Masterson is found guilty of 2 counts of rape in retrial

Danny Masterson Found Guilty of 2 Counts of Rape

A Los Angeles jury found "That '70s Show" actor Danny Masterson guilty of two counts of rape on Wednesday, in a retrial that had been delayed for two years by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Masterson, 45, was accused of raping three women at his Hollywood Hills home between 2001 and 2003. He was acquitted of one count of rape and the jury deadlocked on a third count.

The jury of seven women and five men deliberated for seven days before reaching a verdict.

Masterson could face up to 45 years in prison when he is sentenced on September 27.

The actor's conviction is a major victory for his accusers, who had long fought for justice.

"I'm relieved that the jury listened to the evidence and found Danny Masterson guilty of these crimes," said one of the accusers, who has asked to remain anonymous. "I hope this verdict brings other survivors of sexual assault the courage to come forward and seek justice."

Masterson's attorney, Thomas Mesereau, said he was disappointed with the verdict and that he planned to appeal.

"We are disappointed with the verdict, but we respect the jury's decision," Mesereau said. "We plan to appeal this verdict and we are confident that Danny will be exonerated."

Masterson was a star of the popular sitcom "That '70s Show" from 1998 to 2006. He was fired from the show in 2011 after the rape allegations were made public.

Masterson has denied all of the allegations against him. He has said that the women were motivated by money and that the Church of Scientology, of which he is a member, framed him.

The Church of Scientology has denied any involvement in the allegations against Masterson.

The verdict is a major victory for the #MeToo movement, which has brought attention to the issue of sexual assault and harassment.

It is also a reminder that justice can be served, even when it takes years.

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