Danny Masterson may already be behind bars, however he’s not letting his case relaxation.
The former That ‘70s Show star has formally filed an attraction in opposition to his September 2023 rape conviction, which resulted in a sentence of 30 years to life in jail.
His legal professional, Cliff Gardner, shared a 246-page attraction on Wednesday through Page Six, alleging that Masterson’s “rights to confrontation and a good trial” had been grossly “violated.”
In the attraction, Gardner pointed to 2 “elementary flaws” within the case. For starters, he argued that “inaccurate judicial rulings” had unfairly formed the jury’s perspective on the proof. Additionally, he claimed there was “a surprising quantity of exculpatory proof” that was by no means offered in court docket.
Gardner additionally introduced plans to file a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus to deal with additional points with the trial course of.
Masterson, 48, was convicted in May 2023 of raping two ladies in 2003, following a retrial after the unique jury deadlocked on all counts. He was discovered responsible on two of three fees, with the third leading to a mistrial. Masterson had maintained his innocence since his 2020 arrest and pleaded not responsible in January 2021.
Meanwhile, Masterson’s private life has additionally seen vital modifications. His estranged spouse, Bijou Phillips, filed for divorce shortly after his sentencing. Despite their separation, Phillips and their 10-year-old daughter, Fianna, visited him at California’s Men’s Colony earlier this yr.
