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Danny Masterson loses appeal against rape conviction after arguing judge was biased against Scientology
<p>That ’70s Show actor was sentenced to 30 years in prison for two counts of rape against two women, who were also Scientologists</p><p>Danny Masterson has lost the appeal of his rape conviction, meaning his 30-year prison sentence has been upheld.</p><p>The actor, best known for his role on That ’70s Show, was <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/may/31/danny-masterson-that-70s-show-found-guilty-rape">convicted in 2023 of two counts of rape</a> against two women in 2003, while a third charge relating to a third plaintiff, who alleged she was raped by Masterson in 2001, was quashed.</p><p><em>Information and support for anyone affected by rape or sexual abuse issues is available from the following organisations. In the US, <a href="https://www.rainn.org/">Rainn</a> offers support on 800-656-4673. In the UK, <a href="https://rapecrisis.org.uk/">Rape Crisis</a> offers support on 0808 500 2222. In Australia, support is available at <a href="https://www.1800respect.org.au/">1800Respect</a> (1800 737 732). Other international helplines can be found at <a href="http://ibiblio.org/rcip/internl.html">ibiblio.org/rcip/internl.html</a></em></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/oct/28/danny-masterson-loses-scientology-bias-appeal-ntwnfb">Continue reading...</a>
GB Oct 28, 2026The Guardian World Read the full report