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Danny Masterson moved back to minimum-security prison over ‘safety concerns’

state records, Masterson was moved to California’s Men’s Colony in San Luis Obispo to serve out his 30-year 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.Men’s Colony is a medium-and-minimum-security facility located in California. According to Deadline, Masterson was transferred due to concerns for “the inmate’s well-being.”Masterson, 47, was sent to Corcoran State Prison in January.
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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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Conan O’Brien told Danny Masterson ‘you’ll be caught soon’ in resurfaced 2004 clip after 30-year rape sentence
sentenced to 30 years in prison Thursday for raping two women at the height of his fame two decades ago.During a 2004 appearance on “Late Night With Conan O’Brien,” Masterson discussed his Long Island accent — or lack thereof — with O’Brien.After telling the host that he’s lived in Los Angeles for about a decade, Masterson said that his accent “just goes away naturally, and then there’s also certain words that there’s nothing you can do about.” He then said that his friend, actor Bodhi Elfman, “always teases me.” Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life for raping 2 women….Conan knew pic.twitter.com/KEE596oqdl“He says ‘Hi, my name is Danny Masterson, would you like to touch my balls?'” Masterson said, emphasizing the final word in a heavy accent.“So why are you asking people to do that? That’s the more important question,” O’Brien responded.“I mean, you got ’em, you know what I mean? Everybody should grab,” Masterson replied.“I’ve heard about you,” O’Brien responded. “And you’ll be caught soon, I know you will.”“I will,” Masterson said.The clip gained traction on social media in the wake of Masterson’s sentencing on Thursday.The actor, 47, remained stonefaced as Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Charlaine Olmedo handed down the sentence and as his two victims described the trauma they had experienced at his hands.He was sentenced to 15 years for each count, which will be served consecutively, the maximum sentence permitted under the law.“When you raped me, you stole from me,” one of the women testified in court, looking directly at the actor.
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