Sentence of American Actor Danny Masterson to 30 Years in Prison for Rape

The "City News" service reported that actor Danny Masterson, who rose to fame for his role in the show "That '70s Show," was sentenced today, Thursday, to 30 years in prison for raping two women nearly 20 years ago. The 47-year-old actor, a prominent member of the Church of Scientology, was convicted in June during a second trial. The jury was deadlocked on the accusation of raping a third woman. Masterson was a star of the comedy series for eight seasons until 2006. The case has sparked controversy surrounding the Church of Scientology.