CHATTER AWAY: Overnight Open Thread

September 7, 2023 JMG Community, Open Thread

Variety reports:

Danny Masterson has been sentenced to 30 years in prison, after being convicted for rape earlier this year. Masterson is best known for starring on the hit Fox sitcom “That 70’s Show” and in Netflix’s “The Ranch.” The actor, who maintains his innocence, was convicted on two of three forcible rape charges this past May. Masterson was accused of raping three women at his Hollywood Hills home between 2001 and 2003, which was during the time he was on “That 70’s Show.”

Both trials shined a light on the Church of Scientology, and the verdict marked a stunning downfall for one of Scientology’s most prominent celebrity members. Masterson is a lifelong member and all three victims were Scientologists at the time of their assaults, but have since left the church. At the sentencing, Leah Remini — a former Scientologist, who is Hollywood’s most prominent critic of the church — was seated in the front row of the gallery to support the women.

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My statement on the sentencing of Scientologist Danny Masterson:

“Sitting in court today with the women who survived Danny Masterson’s predation was a surreal experience. Over the past seven decades, former Scientologists have sadly become used to Scientology using its…

— Leah Remini (@LeahRemini) September 7, 2023

Danny Masterson Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison After Rape Conviction https://t.co/nkctfeGIej

— Variety (@Variety) September 7, 2023

“I believed him when he called me stupid, untalented, trash…” Citing how “charming” Masterson could be and the harassment she says she and her family have suffered from the Church of Scientology since reporting the assaults by Masterson…https://t.co/RZiy82VBhV

— FFRF (@FFRF) September 7, 2023

Will the Church of Scientology be investigated for obstruction of justice in regards to Danny Masterson’s case?

“I can’t confirm or deny anything about that,” says L.A. Deputy District Attorney Reinhold Mueller. https://t.co/yJyP783h8J pic.twitter.com/Ngr4uujE1F

— Variety (@Variety) September 7, 2023