What’s this story about the letters Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis wrote to rape convict Danny Masterson?

They starred in the popular 1990s sitcom, That 70s Show? At the time, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher and Danny Masterson played the roles of Jackie, Michael and Steven. Twenty-five years later, while the first two, who have since become a couple, have continued their careers on the big screen, the latter just pleaded guilty to raping two women, three of whom initially accused him, between 2001 and 2003. Danny Masterson was actually sentenced to thirty years in prison, the maximum sentence, by a Los Angeles court on Thursday, September 7th. What are these two former playing partners doing here, though? And what are we actually accusing the couple of?

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A friend who wishes you well

Prior to the verdict, Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher sided with their friend through letters sent to the judge during the trial. One of them aired on Saturday, September 9 Variety, We read from the pen of Ashton Kutcher. “Danny has always been a role model and an exceptional friend for me.” “He has always treated people with decency, equality and generosity,” the actor continued, concluding his mission, hoping that “his testimony will be taken into account during the sentencing.” In turn, Mila Kunis announced. “One of the most remarkable aspects of Danny’s personality is his unwavering commitment to discouraging drug use. The influence he had on me in this regard was invaluable.

The comments appeared as a desire to cast doubt on the words of the victims. Indeed, Danny Masterson, 47, was convicted of drugging the complainants before abusing them at his Hollywood Hills home. The couple was forced to apologize in a video posted on Instagram on Sunday, September 10, after disseminating these letters to the media and appeasing their community’s displeasure. “We understand the pain caused by the letters we wrote,” assured Ashton Kutcher, face closed, facing the camera.

We are aware of the pain caused by the letters we write

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis

“We support the victims and will continue to do so in the future,” Mila Kunis added. The two actors also clarified that the letters were about someone “we’ve known for 24 years” and were written “at the request of Danny’s family.” “These letters are not written to question the legitimacy of the justice system, but are intended to be read by a judge and not to harm or traumatize the victims’ testimony in any way. We would never want to do that and we are sorry if it happens,” Mila Kunis emphasized.

Member of Scientology

When the series ends That 70s Show? In 2006, Danny Masterson took a different path than his peers, stuttering in supporting roles on television with little success while becoming a prominent member of the Church of Scientology. In 2017, when the case exploded in the wake of the #Metoo movement, two of Danny Masterson’s accusers believed the organization kept them from filing a complaint against him. The Los Angeles-based Church of Scientology includes many famous figures in its ranks, including actor Tom Cruise.

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Danny Masterson was therefore sentenced to thirty years in prison on Thursday September 7th. The actor said he intends to appeal the verdict, claiming that the plaintiffs’ version has changed several times over the years. According to his lawyers, the distorted image of Scientology could have also swayed the jury. Indeed, the organization has a bad reputation, accused of being a bigoted sect that hinders the individual freedoms of its members.

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