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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Dee Jefferson

That ‘70s Show star Danny Masterson appeals against rape conviction

Danny Masterson
Danny Masterson was convicted of two counts of rape in 2023. Photograph: Rich Fury/Invision/AP

Danny Masterson has filed an appeal against his 2023 rape conviction, questioning the plaintiffs’ credibility and claiming he didn’t receive a fair trial.

In a 244-page brief submitted to the California state court of appeal on Wednesday, Masterson’s lawyers Cliff Gardner and Lazuli Whitt said: “It is true, of course, that a defendant is not entitled to a perfect trial. He is, however, still entitled to a fair one … Danny Masterson received neither. Reversal is required.”

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