Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterDanny Masterson’s attorney entered a not guilty plea on his behalf on Wednesday to three counts of rape, a charge that could send the “That 70s Show” actor to prison for 45 years to life.Masterson was charged on June 17 with raping three women at his home between 2001 and 2003.
His arraignment has been repeatedly delayed since June. He was not required to attend the hearing in person, and did not appear.
The case is due back in court on March 24 for a hearing on pretrial motions.In October, Masterson’s attorneys tried unsuccessfully to have the case thrown out, arguing that the allegations were beyond the statute of limitations.
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