Actor Danny Masterson has been charged with forcibly raping three women during incidents at his home in the early 2000s, Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey announced Wednesday.
If convicted of all three charges, Masterson faces a possible maximum sentence of 45 years to life in prison. His arraignment is scheduled for Sept. 18.
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