Danny Masterson Appeals Rape Conviction Citing Significant Trial Errors
The defense requested that convictions be overturned due to numerous procedural and substantive errors that compromised the fairness and reliability of the trial, per the documents.
Intricacies surround the case of Danny Masterson, as he seeks to challenge convictions that have left a profound impact on his life. The actor, known for his role in “That ’70s Show,” received a sentence of 30 years to life in prison last year, marking the most severe punishment allowable under Californian law. His eligibility for parole isn’t until he has served over 25 years, creating a sense of uncertainty about the future.
Legal Defense Illuminates Flaws in Conviction
“The Appellant’s Opening Brief submitted on December 18, 2024, demonstrates two fundamental flaws in Danny Masterson’s convictions: (1) the trial was rife with erroneous judicial rulings that skewed the jury’s view of the evidence against him and (2) there was a stunning amount of exculpatory evidence which was never presented to the jury,” articulated Masterson’s lawyer, Cliff Gardner, revealing a landscape filled with contentious legal footnotes.
This appeal is merely one segment of Masterson’s broader legal strategy. His habeas corpus lawyer plans to
