Claims extracted
17
sentences that state something as happening or true
Uncertain
6%
1 of 17 hedged
("reportedly", "may", "according to")
Leaning
not political
takes no side on a contested political question
Publisher signals
60/100
CBC News's corrections and
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Outlets on this story
4
Entertainment
Same framing elsewhere
1
articles that frame the event the way this one does
Danny Masterson loses appeal of rape conviction
That '70s Show actor will continue serving his 30 year sentence
Danny Masterson's appeal of his 2023 rape convictions was denied on Tuesday, upholding his 30-year prison sentence.
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appeal → lose → sentence
In the 89-page ruling viewed by CBC News, a panel of three judges rejected all of the actor's arguments, including his claim that the judge in his trial was biased against Scientology.
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judge → view → Scientology
The panel unanimously found that the 50-year-old did not demonstrate that the court made any errors that would warrant a new trial.
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that → find → trial
Masterson, known for his role on That '70s Show, was convicted in 2023 of two counts of rape against two women in 2003, which was a retrial after the first trial ended with a deadlocked jury in 2022.
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trial → know → 2022
The jury in 2023 wasn't able to reach a verdict on a count involving a third person who alleges she was raped in 2001.
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she → reach → 2001
He is currently serving 30 years to life in prison.
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He → serve → prison
At the time, his accusers were members as well and said they had blamed the church for their hesitancy in going to police about Masterson.
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they → say → Masterson
They testified at the time that when they reported him to Scientology officials they were told they were not raped, were put through ethics programs and were warned against going to law enforcement to report a member of such high standing.
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they → testify → standing
Masterson stands with his lawyer Thomas Mesereau as he is arraigned on rape charges at Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center on Sept. 18, 2020, in Los Angeles.
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he → stand → Angeles
In the appeal, attorneys for Masterson argue that he was denied his First Amendment right of free exercise of religion and that a judge made several statements "lacking neutrality" and "with hostility" toward Scientology.
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judge → argue → Scientology
"Those statements, viewed in context, evidence no animus or departure from neutrality regarding Scientology," says the ruling by the panel of judges for the California Second District Court of Appeal.
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ruling → view → Appeal
"The jury in his case was not asked to determine the truth or falsity of Scientology doctrine or beliefs," the appeals court wrote, adding that "admission of Scientology evidence for those purposes did not contravene the First Amendment."
Danny Masterson found guilty of 2 counts of rape in retrial
Actor Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for rape
The panel also rejected arguments about the statute of limitations and evidentiary rulings.
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panel → ask → limitations
It also denied a separate habeas corpus petition arguing Masterson didn't get an adequate defence.
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Masterson → deny → defence
CBC News reached out to representatives for Masterson but did not hear back at the time of publication.
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News → reach → publication
In a statement to Variety, Masterson's appellate attorneys Cliff Gardner and Eric Multhaup said they planed to appeal with the California Supreme Court and also pursue a separate petition.
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they → say → petition
If you're in immediate danger or fear for your safety or that of others around you, please call 911.
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you → call → 911
For support in your area, you can look for crisis lines and local services via the Ending Sexual Violence Association of Canada database.
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you → look → database
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