Convicted rapist and “That ’70s Show” star Danny Masterson wants his guilty verdict overturned and prison sentence cut short based on alleged erroneous representation by the lawyer who saw him through trial.
Masterson, 49, was convicted on two of three rape charges in 2023 and sent to prison for 30 years to life . It will be 20 years before he can even be considered for parole. It was his second trial for the alleged rapes, which occurred between 2001 and 2003; the first ended in a mistrial .
The actor, who is already appealing his conviction — a process that’s currently pending — filed the new motion on Monday to address evidence he says never made it to court .
The habeas corpus petition filed with California’s 2nd District Court of Appeal claims Masterson’s then-attorney

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