Danny Masterson, an American actor, best known for his role on the hit series That ’70s Show; has been charged with raping three women.
The 44-year-old was arrested on Wednesday, and released shortly on a $3.3 million bail; according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department website.
Masterson, who is charged by his full name Daniel Peter Masterson, is said to have raped a 23-year-old woman between January and December 2001.
Danny Masterson also allegedly raped a 28-year-old woman in April 2003. Including a 23-year-old woman sometime between October and December of that year; a press release from the District Attorney’s Office said.
All of the alleged crimes took place at Masterson’s Hollywood Hills home, authorities said.
The press release from District Attorney’s Office also revealed that the office declined to file sexual assault charges against Masterson in two other cases. One for “insufficient evidence and the other based upon the statute of limitations for the crime alleged.”
If convicted, Masterson faces a possible sentence of up to 45 years to life in state prison.
Masterson is best known for his role as Steven Hyde on the teen sitcom That ’70s Show. It aired for eight seasons on the Fox network from 1998-2006.
