Danny Masterson’s rape trial was declared a mistrial Wednesday by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Charlaine F. Olmedo.
“I find the jurors hopelessly deadlocked,” Judge Charlaine Olmedo declared after inquiring whether there was anything the court could do to move them closer to reaching a unanimous decision.
Masterson faced up to 45 years in prison if he was found guilty on the three counts of rape by force or fear.
DELIBERATIONS IN DANNY MASTERSON RAPE TRIAL STARTS OVER AFTER TWO JURORS DISMISSED DUE TO COVID-19
The “That ‘70’s Show” star was arrested in June 2020 and had been free on a $3.3 million bond. He had pleaded not guilty to the charges.
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The Associated Press contributed to this report
Source – https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/mistrial-declared-danny-masterson-rape-trial
