Danny Masterson delivered guilty verdicts for two out of three rape counts against the That ’70s Show star Wednesday.The convictions came after nearly two weeks of deliberation.
The jury could not reach a unanimous verdict on the third count, which alleged Masterson raped a longtime girlfriend. They had voted 8-4 in favour of conviction.Masterson, 47, who pleaded not guilty to all charges of rape against him, was led out of the courtroom in handcuffs.
He now faces up to 30 years in prison.No sentencing date has yet been set, but the judge told Masterson and his lawyers to return to court Aug.
4 for a hearing. Masterson will be held without bail until he is sentenced.His wife, actor and model Bijou Phillips, wept as he was led away.