state records, Masterson was moved to California’s Men’s Colony in San Luis Obispo to serve out his 30-year sentence after being found guilty of two counts of forcible rape that occurred between 2001 and 2003.A third count of rape made by a long-term girlfriend could not be reached b the jury during Masterson’s trial.Men’s Colony is a medium-and-minimum-security facility located in California.
According to Deadline, Masterson was transferred due to concerns for “the inmate’s well-being.”Masterson, 47, was sent to Corcoran State Prison in January.
It is the same prison where the late Charles Manson was held for two decades before he died in 2017.The Scientologist was reportedly placed in the facility’s Level 4 housing unit — the highest tier of security available at the prison.
Inmates are placed at this level when they need extra protection and or supervision.In late December, Masterson was transferred to North Kern State Prison in Delano.
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