Former "That 70s Show" star Danny Masterson was found guilty of rape and received a sentence of 30 years to life in prison.

Danny Masterson, the star of "That '70s Show," was found guilty of raping two women over twenty years ago and was given a sentence of 30 years to life in prison.

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Masterson, 47, did not appear to be upset as Judge Charlaine Olmedo announced the decision. He is not the victim, she added.

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Victims Speak Out

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Masterson's Wife

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Legal Conflict and Deflation

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Church of Scientology Connections

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The Church's Response

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Mistrial and Convictions

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