That '70s Show Actor Danny Masterson Begins Prison Sentence at California State Prison-Corcoran
Feb 05, 12:00 PM
Former "That '70s Show" actor Danny Masterson, convicted of raping two women, has commenced his prison sentence at California State Prison-Corcoran, a facility with a history of housing notorious inmates, including cult leader Charles Manson.
Official records show that Danny Masterson, now identified as inmate No. BW7253, entered the Los Angeles County prison on December 27, marking the beginning of his incarceration following his conviction earlier last year.
Masterson's legal ordeal began in 2020 when he was initially arrested. In May, he was found guilty on two out of three counts of rape, which had occurred between 2001 and 2003. Subsequently, in September, a judge sentenced him to 30 years to life in prison for these heinous crimes. Last week, Masterson's request for bail pending appeal was denied by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Charlaine Olmedo, who expressed concerns about his potential flight risk.
Judge Olmedo underscored the gravity of Masterson's situation in her order, stating that without a successful appeal, the actor would "likely remain in custody for decades, and perhaps the rest of his life."
Notably, California State Prison-Corcoran has been associated with housing some of the most infamous criminals in history. Among its former inmates was Charles Manson, a cult leader convicted of nine murders. Manson spent nearly three decades in the Protective Housing Unit at this very prison until his death in 2017. His crimes included the gruesome murder of actress and model Sharon Tate Polanski, who was eight months pregnant at the time of her killing in 1969.
During Manson's incarceration, he was denied bail 12 times, reflecting the severity of his crimes and the risk he posed to society. Manson's case remains one of the most chilling chapters in the annals of true crime.
Leading up to Danny Masterson's sentencing in December, several of his former "That '70s Show" co-stars, including Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis, wrote letters in support of the actor. However, these letters prompted public criticism, leading Kutcher and Kunis to issue apologies for their endorsements. Ashton Kutcher also stepped down from an anti-sex abuse organization co-founded with his ex-wife, Demi Moore, citing an "error in judgment."
As Danny Masterson embarks on his prison sentence at California State Prison-Corcoran, his case serves as a stark reminder of the consequences for those convicted of serious crimes. The facility's history, including its association with Charles Manson, adds a unique dimension to the actor's incarceration, which will undoubtedly be closely watched by the public and the legal community alike.
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Official records show that Danny Masterson, now identified as inmate No. BW7253, entered the Los Angeles County prison on December 27, marking the beginning of his incarceration following his conviction earlier last year.
Masterson's legal ordeal began in 2020 when he was initially arrested. In May, he was found guilty on two out of three counts of rape, which had occurred between 2001 and 2003. Subsequently, in September, a judge sentenced him to 30 years to life in prison for these heinous crimes. Last week, Masterson's request for bail pending appeal was denied by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Charlaine Olmedo, who expressed concerns about his potential flight risk.
Judge Olmedo underscored the gravity of Masterson's situation in her order, stating that without a successful appeal, the actor would "likely remain in custody for decades, and perhaps the rest of his life."
Notably, California State Prison-Corcoran has been associated with housing some of the most infamous criminals in history. Among its former inmates was Charles Manson, a cult leader convicted of nine murders. Manson spent nearly three decades in the Protective Housing Unit at this very prison until his death in 2017. His crimes included the gruesome murder of actress and model Sharon Tate Polanski, who was eight months pregnant at the time of her killing in 1969.
During Manson's incarceration, he was denied bail 12 times, reflecting the severity of his crimes and the risk he posed to society. Manson's case remains one of the most chilling chapters in the annals of true crime.
Leading up to Danny Masterson's sentencing in December, several of his former "That '70s Show" co-stars, including Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis, wrote letters in support of the actor. However, these letters prompted public criticism, leading Kutcher and Kunis to issue apologies for their endorsements. Ashton Kutcher also stepped down from an anti-sex abuse organization co-founded with his ex-wife, Demi Moore, citing an "error in judgment."
As Danny Masterson embarks on his prison sentence at California State Prison-Corcoran, his case serves as a stark reminder of the consequences for those convicted of serious crimes. The facility's history, including its association with Charles Manson, adds a unique dimension to the actor's incarceration, which will undoubtedly be closely watched by the public and the legal community alike.
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The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com