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Danny Masterson's legal team filed a habeas corpus petition Monday to vacate his two rape convictions and subsequent 30-years to life prison sentence.

In documents obtained by Fox News Digital, Masterson cites nearly a dozen instances of ineffective counsel, prosecutorial misconduct, and judicial bias.

Additionally, Masterson claimed the Los Angeles Police Department investigation into the claims was "compromised" due in part to an "entaglement" with Leah Remini, a former Scientologist who was creating an anti-Scientology television series at the time.

The "That 70s Show" actor was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison in 2023, the maximum allowed by law, and will be eligible for parole after serving more than 25 y

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