Danny Masterson Rape Case , Is Declared a Mistrial After Jury Is Deadlocked.
CNN reports that a mistrial was declared by Judge Charlaine Olmedo on Nov. 30 after finding the jury "hopelessly deadlocked.".
Masterson was on trial for allegedly
raping three women on different occasions at his Hollywood Hills home between 2001 and 2003.
The L.A. County District Attorney's office issued a statement.
While we are disappointed with the outcome in this trial, we thank the jurors for their service, L.A. County District Attorney's office, via statement.
We also want to give our heartfelt appreciation to the victims for bravely stepping forward and recounting their harrowing experiences, L.A. County District Attorney's office, via statement.
We will now consider our next steps as it relates to prosecuting this case, L.A. County District Attorney's office, via statement.
Masterson is best known for portraying Steven Hyde on 'That '70s Show.'.
Masterson is best known for portraying Steven Hyde on 'That '70s Show.'.
He later co-starred with Ashton Kutcher
on 'The Ranch' but was written out of
the show amid rape allegations.
He later co-starred with Ashton Kutcher
on 'The Ranch' but was written out of
the show amid rape allegations.
Tom Mesereau, Masterson's attorney,
issued a statement on the actor's
behalf after his arrest in 2020.
Mr. Masterson is innocent, and we’re confident that he will be exonerated when all the evidence finally comes to light and witnesses have the opportunity to testify, Tom Mesereau, Masterson's attorney, via June 2020 statement