Former "That '70s Show" star Danny Masterson has been sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for two counts of forcible rape. The sentencing came after a retrial, as the first trial ended in a mistrial when the jury failed to reach a verdict. Masterson's crimes involved drugging his victims, whom he knew through friend circles around the Church of Scientology. The actor has consistently denied the allegations and plans to appeal the conviction. Masterson's sentencing was met with emotional testimonies from his victims, who described the trauma they experienced. One of the women, who was born into the Church of Scientology, said she lost everything after reporting Masterson. Masterson's former co-stars Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis wrote letters in support of him, describing him as a kind and hardworking person who was influential in discouraging drug use. Masterson's wife, Bijou Phillips, also stood by him, calling him an amazing father. However, the judge handed down the maximum sentence, stating that Masterson showed no remorse for his actions. Phillips appeared emotional as she left the courthouse after the sentencing, while Masterson remained stone-faced throughout the hearing.
