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‘That ’70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson begins lengthy sentence at North Kern State Prison

Actor Danny Masterson, known for his role in the sitcom “That ‘70s Show,’ was received by the North Kern State Prison on Wednesday, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. 

The 47-year-old was sentenced to 30 years-to-life in prison on Sept. 7th for raping two women.


An initial jury failed to reach verdicts on the three counts of rape Masterson was facing in December and a mistrial was declared. 

Prosecutors retried Masterson on all counts earlier this year, and he was found guilty of two of the three counts on May 31, 2023. 

Danny Masterson as seen in a booking photo dated Dec. 27, 2023. (CDCR)

Both incidents occurred at Masterson’s Hollywood-area home in 2003 when he was at the height of his fame due to the success of “That ‘70s Show.” 

A verdict on the third count – an allegation that Masterson also raped a longtime girlfriend – was not reached. 

Masterson starred with Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis and Topher Grace in “That ‘70s Show” from 1998 to 2006.