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Danny Masterson: Rape trial of ‘That ’70s Show’ actor ends in mistrial after jury deadlocks

Prosecutors will have to decide whether to try the actor again

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022

Mistrial declared in actor Danny Masterson's rape trial

A judge has declared a mistrial at the rape trial of “That ’70s Show” actor Danny Masterson

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022

Harvey Weinstein will not testify in LA trial; defense begins presenting its case

LOS ANGELES — Harvey Weinstein will not testify in his own defense at his Los Angeles rape trial, and his attorneys are expected to wrap their case Wednesday, meaning the disgraced mogul's fate could be in the hands of jurors by the end of the week.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 29, 2022

Defense: Masterson rape case plagued by contradictions

A defense lawyer for actor Danny Masterson says a jury should acquit him because testimony by his accusers was riddled with inconsistencies and contradictions

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2022

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White House considers extending freeze on student loan repayments

Tribune News Service · Nov 16, 2022

Church of Scientology is on opposite ends of two celebrity rape cases in LA, New York

NEW YORK — In a Manhattan courtroom, defense attorneys suggested the Church of Scientology fabricated rape allegations to tar an Oscar-winning former member’s reputation.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 15, 2022

Danny Masterson and Harvey Weinstein cases collide on LA County courthouse’s infamous 9th floor

LOS ANGELES — As a crowd of dozens shoved and jostled their way toward an overwhelmed security checkpoint on the ninth floor of Los Angeles County’s largest criminal courthouse last month actor, Scientologist and accused rapist Danny Masterson bumped up against several jurors.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 9, 2022

Masterson’s accusers feared being kicked out of Scientology. His stepfather lived it

LOS ANGELES — Each day at Danny Masterson’s rape trial, the front two rows in the downtown Los Angeles courtroom are filled with the actor’s family and close friends.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 31, 2022

Church of Scientology plays down links with high-profile #MeToo cases

While the church says it abides by ‘all laws of the land’, lawyers previously asked courts to bar Scientology references at trial

The Guardian - US · Oct 30, 2022

Editorial: Court cases following #MeToo movement show victims’ bravery in describing abuse

Five years after the #MeToo movement exposed pervasive sexual harassment and abuse in politics, show business and many other industries, cases playing out in California courtrooms are revealing how difficult it is for women to come forward with accusations against powerful men. They’re experiencing verbal abuse, fighting shame, and confronting…

Los Angeles Times · Oct 28, 2022