Danny Masterson, who recently charged three women with rape, appeared in his first courtroom in a Los Angeles courtroom on Friday where his lawyer maintained his innocence and claimed the charges against him were “politicized.”
While the three accused were sitting in the gallery, he stood in front of the judge in a dark blue suit, wearing a gray tie and covering his face.
The 44-year-old was arrested in June but has been released on 3.3 million bail.
Masterson did not enter the request. However, a member of his legal adviser, Tom Massero, revealed that the charges against Masterson, filed by Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey, were based on events that occurred nearly 20 years ago, and further claimed that Masterson was under pressure to take action Under they were applied. Lacey faces elections, as well as the result of inappropriate hype of media outlets.
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Danny Masterson, left, with his attorney, is Tho Bha, Thomas Masereu, while on Friday, September 18, 2020, in Los Angeles, Calif., Is charged with rape in Los Angeles Superior Court.
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“There have been repeated attempts to politicize the case,” said Messeru, who also represented Bill Cosby and Michael Jackson in his sexual assault case. “He’s not completely guilty and we’ll prove it.”
Deputy District Attorney Reinhold Mલેller called the statements “pure speculation, which in fact has no basis.”
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Misreo spoke while the judge was considering requests for media cameras in court, which he approved.
Misreo argued that the presence of the media would be unreasonably biased against Masterson and potential jurors.
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“We want to do something to tackle the atmosphere like the camera and the circus that spread the case,” the attorney said. “We’re just trying to protect his rights.”
Superior Court Judge Miguel T. Espinoza also rejected a request to seal the case files of the protective order to protect the defense order and prevent the police, prosecutors and potential witnesses from disclosing the case information to the media, but said it would reconsider such a request later.
Documents to be thrown out have been filed as the defense has a criminal complaint appeal against Masterson. A hearing on the issue will be held before Masterson is asked to file an application.
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Masterson’s arrest comes after a three-year investigation that resulted in a rare action against a Hollywood celebrity in the #MeToo era. Despite dozens of investigations, most people have not been charged for lack of evidence or over-spending.
Danny Masterson appeared at the Los Angeles Superior Court in Los Angeles, California on Friday, September 18, 2020, at his arrest. The ’70s show’ actor was charged with three counts of rape. (By Lucy Nicholson / Pool Photo AP)
As many as 20 friends and supporters went to court with Masterson waiting for the hearing, but were fleeing inside the courthouse, waiting for the hearing, but only a few people were allowed in the courtroom due to the need for coronavirus distance.
He spoke in order to answer “yes” to the judge’s questions.
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Masterson is charged with three counts of rape by force or fear. Prosecutors allege he raped a 23-year-old woman in 2001, a 28-year-old woman in April 2003 and a 23-year-old woman between October and December 2003. Happened in his house.
Masterson could face up to 45 years in prison if convicted.
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The women, who were not named in the charging documents, said in a statement by their lawyers that they had suffered “torture, confusion and re-suffering” when Masterson was arrested for collaborating with authorities and that they were “thankful that Los Angeles The county district attorney’s office is finally seeking criminal justice. “
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Masterson was fired from his role on Netflix’s “The Ranch” in 2017, shortly after the allegations surfaced. A criminal investigation was conducted at the time but no charges were filed.
Masters told the Huffington Post at the time: “I am very disappointed with Netflix’s decision to write my character from The Ranch. From day one, I have denied the allegations against me. I have never been convicted, let someone be blamed. “
The statement continued: “You will be acquitted in this country until you are found guilty. However, in the current environment, it seems as if you are guilty. I understand and look forward to clearing my name once and for all. “
Masterson could face up to 45 years in prison if convicted.
The Associated Press contributes to this report
