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Danny Masterson denied bail after rape conviction, has ‘every incentive to flee, no wife to go home to’: judge
rapist and disgraced “That 70s Show” actor Danny Masterson was denied bail Wednesday after the judge believes he’ll flee because he has “no wife to go home to” and could remain in custody for the rest of his life.“If defendant’s conviction and sentence are upheld on appeal, he will likely remain in custody for decades and perhaps the rest of his life,” Los Angeles Superior Court Charlaine Olmedo wrote in an order, according to Deadline.Judge Olmedo noted in her ruling that Masterson, 47, is in the process of divorce from his wife of 12 years, Bijou Phillips, and will have nowhere to return to and could become a flight risk. “In light of the fact that defendant has no wife to go home to, defendant now has every incentive to flee and little reason to return to state prison to serve out the remainder of his lengthy sentence should his appeal be unsuccessful,” Olmedo added.Masterson is currently serving a 30-year to life 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.“I know that you’re sitting here steadfast in your claims of innocence, and thus no doubt feeling victimized by a justice system that has failed you,” Olmedo told Masterson during his sentencing.“But Mr.
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Danny Masterson’s prison schedule revealed — how he will spend the next 3 months
California state prison has been revealed days after his arrival.Masterson — who was sentenced to 30 years to life in September after being convicted of two counts of forcible rape — has started the reception and classification process at North Kern State Prison in Delano, TMZ reported Sunday.Since arriving at the prison on Wednesday, the “That ’70s Show” star, 47, has been placed in a group called privilege group U, which prohibits family visits and access to personal property while limiting entertainment access, according to the outlet.The Post reached out to reps for Masterson and the California Department of Corrections for comment.TMZ reports that Masterson is allowed one phone call his first week at the prison and after that, he is restricted to one call per month as long as he’s in privilege group U.TMZ confirmed Masterson will still have access to the prison yard and recreation services, but he won’t get his full prison privileges until the classification process has ended — it could take up to 90 days.Unidentified sources close to “The Ranch” actor told the outlet that Masterson has shown “exceptional strength of mind and spirit” amid his transfer from the Los Angeles County Jail to the prison last week.He is reportedly feeling hopeful about the appeal he filed in November.Masterson has long maintained his innocence, but he did not testify in the trial proceedings. A jury found Masterson guilty of two of three rape counts in May — both attacks took place in Masterson’s home in 2003.The jury could not reach a verdict on the third rape charge, which was lodged by a former, longtime girlfriend.The three women were members of the Church of Scientology, as is Masterson.
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