Masterson’s Eligibility and Parole Consultation Date
According to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), actor Danny Masterson, known for his role in ‘That ’70s Show,’ will be eligible for parole in July 2042. At that time, Masterson will be 66 years old. His first tentative date for a consultation with the board of parole is scheduled for May 2038.
Sentencing and Charges
In September, Masterson was sentenced to prison after being found guilty in May on two counts of forcible rape. A jury was hung on a third charge.
Masterson’s New Prison Facility
Masterson has been transferred to a new facility that once housed notorious criminal cult leader Charles Manson. Manson, who was admitted to state prison for multiple counts of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder, passed away in 2017 at the age of 83.
Manson’s Legal History
Manson had a long history with the parole board, having been denied parole 12 times. Initially sentenced to death, his sentence was later commuted to life in prison after California abolished the death penalty in 1972.
Masterson’s Personal Life
Amidst his legal troubles, Masterson’s estranged wife, [Name], filed for divorce two weeks after his conviction and requested visitation rights for their daughter. Additionally, she sought spousal support in court documents.
The Trial and Sentencing
Masterson faced a maximum sentence of 45 years in prison for three counts of rape by force or fear, which took place between 2001 and 2003 at his Hollywood Hills home. His first trial ended in a mistrial in November 2022, but he was ultimately convicted in a subsequent trial.
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