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Leah Remini expressed relief after Danny Masterson was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for two counts of rape.
’That ‘70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for raping two women who on .
The 47-year-old actor and prominent Scientologist, who starred in the retro TV comedy for eight seasons until 2006, was convicted in May in a second trial. A jury deadlocked on a charge that he raped a third woman.
“I am relieved that this dangerous rapist will be off the streets and unable to violently assault and rape women with the help of Scientology, a multi-billion-dollar criminal organization with tax-exempt status,” Remini wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter
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“Hearing the survivors read their victim impact statements aloud in court while the man who raped them and some of the very Scientologists who terrorized them over two decades were just a few feet away displayed a level of bravery that I am in awe of.”
Remini, who grew up in the Church of Scientology and has developed into a strong opponent since leaving the group, commended the ladies for speaking up.
“The women who survived Danny’s predation fought tirelessly for justice,” she added. “Their tenacity, strength, and courage have given hope to all victims of Scientology that justice is possible. For that, we will forever be grateful. To the LAPD detectives, the LA District Attorney’s office, Judge Olmedo, and the jury, we thank you for your fair and impartial approach to this case and trial.”