Actor Danny Masterson is currently appealing his conviction for r----g two women, and an amicus brief the Church of Scientology submitted on his behalf has been turned down, RadarOnline.com can reveal.

An amicus brief, also known as a "friend of the court" brief, is a legal document filed by an interested party who isn't directly involved in a court case. Article continues below advertisement

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The goal of an amicus brief, which is a common document in high-level appellate courts, is to give relevant information/expertise/perspective to help the court make a decision.

According to Scientology whistleblower Tony Ortega , the Church of Scientology filed one for Masterson's appeal and was

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