Evidence against Danny Masterson includes the testimonies of multiple women accusing him of rape, with convictions for two of those counts
. The women testified that Masterson drugged them to gain control before the assaults, which occurred at his Hollywood home between 2001 and 2003
. Key points of the evidence:
- Victim Testimony Three women testified that Masterson sexually assaulted them, and he was convicted of raping two of them
. One woman testified that Masterson choked and smothered her with a pillow during the assault
. Another said she drifted in and out of consciousness after Masterson gave her a drink mixed with drugs
- Lack of Consent The women stated they did not want to have sex with Masterson
. Prosecutors argued that Masterson removed their ability to consent by drugging them
- Pattern of Behavior Prosecutors argued that Masterson had a pattern of drugging women to gain control and that he relied on his status as a Scientologist to avoid accountability
- Defense Arguments Masterson’s defense argued that the sexual relations were consensual and pointed out inconsistencies in the women's stories
. They also claimed the women colluded against Masterson and had a financial incentive due to civil lawsuits
- Conviction and Sentencing Masterson was found guilty on two counts of rape and sentenced to 30 years to life in prison
- Appeal Masterson is appealing his conviction, with his attorneys arguing that there were "fundamental flaws" in the trial and that evidence that would have helped his defense was not presented
. They also allege that witnesses changed their stories over time
