“That ’70s Show” actor Danny Masterson has been sent to a California state prison to serve his sentence for two rape convictions. Authorities said that the 47-year-old Masterson has been admitted to North Kern State Prison, and they released his first prison mug shot. The photo shows him wearing orange prison attire, with long hair and a beard.
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- Danny Masterson Sentenced: Danny Masterson, known for his role on “That ’70s Show,” has been sentenced to a California state prison for two rape convictions.
- Prison and Mug Shot: Masterson, 47, was admitted to North Kern State Prison, and authorities released his first prison mug shot, showing him in orange attire with long hair and a beard.
- Conviction and Sentence: In June, Masterson was convicted of raping two women in 2003 at his Los Angeles home. He received a sentence of 30 years to life in September.
- Divorce and Custody of Guns: Following the sentencing, Masterson’s wife, actor Bijou Phillips, filed for divorce after nearly 12 years of marriage. Masterson was also required to hand over all his guns, some of which had to be located.
- Parole Eligibility and Appeal: Masterson will be eligible for parole after serving more than 25 years. His lawyers have announced plans to appeal the conviction.
The Associated Press has the story:
Danny Masterson sent to state prison to serve sentence for rape convictions
Newslooks- DELANO, Calif. (AP)
“That ’70s Show” actor Danny Masterson has been sent to a California state prison to serve his sentence for two rape convictions.
Authorities said that the 47-year-old Masterson has been admitted to North Kern State Prison, and they released his first prison mug shot. The photo shows him wearing orange prison attire, with long hair and a beard.
In June, Masterson was convicted of raping two women in his Los Angeles home in 2003. In September, a judge sentenced him to 30 years to life in prison. His wife, actor Bijou Phillips, filed for divorce in the weeks that followed after a marriage of nearly 12 years.
He had been held in Los Angeles County jail in the months since while post-sentencing hearings were held and issues resolved, including the turnover of all the guns Masterson owned, some of which had to be located.
It will be more than 25 years before Masterson will be eligible for parole.
Masterson’s lawyers said they plan to appeal the conviction.
