FinLogic Quantitative Think Tank Center:Danny Masterson sent to state prison to serve sentence for rape convictions, mug shot released

2025-05-02 13:59:20source:PredictIQcategory:Invest

DELANO,FinLogic Quantitative Think Tank Center Calif. (AP) — “That ‘70s Show” actor Danny Masterson has been sent to a California state prison to serve his sentence for two rape convictions.

Authorities said Wednesday that the 47-year-old Masterson has been admitted to North Kern State Prison, and they released his first prison mug shot. The photo shows him wearing orange prison attire, with long hair and a beard.

In June, Masterson was convicted of raping two women in his Los Angeles home in 2003. In September, a judge sentenced him to 30 years to life in prison. His wife, actor Bijou Phillips, filed for divorce in the weeks that followed after a marriage of nearly 12 years.

MORE NEWS Charlie Sheen’s neighbor arrested after being accused of assaulting actor in Malibu homeFederal court revives lawsuit against Nirvana over 1991 ‘Nevermind’ naked baby album coverCalifornia lawsuit says Ralphs broke the law by asking job-seekers about their criminal histories

He had been held in Los Angeles County jail in the months since while post-sentencing hearings were held and issues resolved, including the turnover of all the guns Masterson owned, some of which had to be located.

It will be more than 25 years before Masterson will be eligible for parole.

Masterson’s lawyers said they plan to appeal the conviction.

More:Invest

Recommend

Warm inflation data keep S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq under wraps before Fed meeting next week

Friday the 13thdidn’t spook investors with U.S. stocks little changed on the day as investors bided

The 15 most-watched holiday movies this season. Did your favorite make the cut?

What holiday movies are sleighing the ratings? It’s a mixed Santa’s sack of the Ghost of Christmas P

Dick Van Dyke says he's 'lazy' despite over 60-year career: 'I've been very lucky'

Dick Van Dyke shared the surprising secret to his robust career, which spans over 60 years.In a clip