Danny Masterson (Rape Trial)
Danny Masterson is an American former actor, best known for his role as Steven Hyde in That '70s Show[1]. Here are some key facts about him and his recent legal case:
• Masterson was born on March 13, 1976, in Long Island, New York[1].
• He began his career as a child model and appeared in over 100 commercials by the time he was 16[1].
• Masterson has been married to actor and model Bijou Phillips since 2011, and they have one child together[1].
• In 2023, Masterson was found guilty of two counts of rape and faces up to 30 years in prison when he is sentenced[2][3].
• Masterson was accused of raping three women he met through the Church of Scientology at his Hollywood Hills home from 2001 to 2003[2][3].
• Masterson's first trial ended in a mistrial, with jurors leaning towards acquitting the actor[2][3].
• Masterson's second trial ended in a conviction on two counts of rape, but the jury could not reach a verdict on a third count[3].
• Masterson's case has shined a light on the teachings of the Church of Scientology, of which he is a lifelong member[3][4].
• Masterson's family, including his mother and siblings, who are all Scientologists, have been present at his trials[4][5].