Convicted rapist and disgraced “That 70s Show'' actor Danny Masterson has run away because a judge thinks he has “no wife to go home to'' and could be jailed for the rest of his life. As a result, bail was denied on Wednesday.
“If the defendant's conviction and sentence are upheld on appeal, he will remain incarcerated for decades and possibly for the rest of his life,” Charlaine Olmedo of Los Angeles Superior Court wrote in her order. Deaf,” he said. deadline.
In his ruling, Judge Olmedo noted that Masterson, 47, is in the process of divorcing his wife of 12 years, Bijou Phillips, and is homeless and a flight risk.
“Given the fact that the defendant has no wife to return to, he now has every motive to flee and little reason to return to state prison to serve the remainder of his lengthy sentence if his appeal is unsuccessful.” ” Olmedo added.
Masterson was convicted of two counts of forcible rape between 2001 and 2003 and is currently serving a sentence ranging from 30 years to life in prison.
At Masterson's trial, a third count of rape by his long-term girlfriend was rejected by the jury.
“I know that you are sitting here steadfast in your claims of innocence, and therefore you undoubtedly feel victimized by a judicial system that has failed you,” Olmedo said in the ruling. He told Mr. Masterson at the time.
“But Mr. Masterson, you are not the victim here. Your actions 20 years ago robbed others of their voice and choice. Either way, you must accept your actions and their consequences. It won’t happen.”
All three women, like Masterson, were members of the Church of Scientology.
Phillips, 43, filed for divorce from Masterson on September 19, just 12 days after Judge Olmedo handed down the guilty verdict.
Phillips was granted legal and physical custody of her 9-year-old daughter Fianna in October.
Mr. Masterson has requested visits, but if granted, he will need to be supervised by prison staff.
In late December, “The Ranch” star was transferred to North Kern State Prison to serve out his 30-year sentence and will be eligible for parole in 20 years.
Since his arrival at the prison, Masterson has been placed in a group called Privileged Group U. Privileged Group U is prohibited from family visits and access to personal property, and has limited access to entertainment.
He was allowed one phone call during his first week in prison, and thereafter was limited to one phone call per month as long as he remained in Privileged Group U.
Mr. Phillips, who is also a member of the Church of Scientology, was found guilty. I quit my religion after my estranged husband was sentenced to life in prison..
“The decision to leave Scientology is never an easy one, as you face being separated from your family and friends who are still members,” the source added, adding that Phillips, 43, “has nothing to lose. There is nothing,” he added. Scientologist.
