Danny Masterson has been found guilty of two counts of forcible rape against two women who were also former members of the Church of Scientology, of which he is also a member. The jury was deadlocked on the third count of rape. More details:
has been found guilty of two counts of forcible rape against two women who were also former members of the Church of Scientology, of which the The verdict was read Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court, some six weeks after the retrial started. Masterson's wife, actress Bijou Phillips, let out a wail when the verdict was read. Judge Charlaine F. Olmedo reprimanded the actress, telling her to keep her composure or leave the courtroom.
"It all starts with a drink," said deputy District Attorney Ariel Anson on Tuesday in closing arguments, via."How many times have you heard the defendant ask, would you like a drink? This is his play book, this is what he does…how he ensures to get what he wants." "Like all predators, the defendant carefully sought out his prey," she said."What better hunting ground?","The defendant drugged his victims to be in control. When he drugs them, he is completely able to control them ...and he does it over and over and over again."
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