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1. Danny Masterson faces 30 years in prison after rape conviction

"That '70s Show" star Danny Masterson is facing 30 years to life in prison after a Los Angeles jury found him guilty of two counts of rape. The conviction came during a second trial for the disgraced actor, as a previous jury couldn't reach a verdict. Masterson was accused of raping three women between 2001 and 2003, but the jury was deadlocked on one count. He pleaded not guilty. Masterson is a Scientologist, and one of his accusers alleged that the church "and other conspirators enabled and sought to cover up" his "monstrous behavior." The church denied the "scandalous" claims that it "harassed the accusers," and said it doesn't discourage its "members from reporting criminal conduct." But Leah Remini, a former Scientologist, said she is "relieved" Masterson is "facing some justice after over two decades of brutal sexual violence with no criminal consequences," adding that "this case is just the beginning of our plan to hold" Scientology "accountable."

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.