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Danny Masterson in segregation before rape trial sentencing, housed in unit that held Suge Knight and OJ Simpson

A woman claimed that Danny Masterson provided them with drinks and took advantage of their intoxicated state to commit violent acts of rape
UPDATED JUN 3, 2023
According to sources, Masterson is in the same unit where some very famous inmates once stayed, including Suge Knight and OJ Simpson (Frederick M Brown/Getty Images, Mike Coppola/Getty Images for CMT, Issac Brekken-Pool/Getty Images)
According to sources, Masterson is in the same unit where some very famous inmates once stayed, including Suge Knight and OJ Simpson (Frederick M Brown/Getty Images, Mike Coppola/Getty Images for CMT, Issac Brekken-Pool/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Danny Masterson, who has been convicted of rape, will not be housed with the general population at the LA County Men's Central Jail while he awaits sentencing. Instead, for his safety, he is being held in "administrative segregation", the same area where high-profile inmates have been kept in the past, according to law enforcement sources.

Following his recent trial in Los Angeles, Masterson's living conditions in jail have been revealed. Although his cell does not have a television, he will have access to books from the jail's library. Additionally, he will be allowed out of his cell for two hours each day to spend time in the day room, where he can use a phone and watch TV.

Actor Danny Masterson stands with his lawyers Thomas Mesereau and Sharon Appelbaum as he is arraigned on rape charges at Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center on September 18, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.  Masterson has been charged with forcibly raping three women on separate occasions between 2001 and 2003.
Actor Danny Masterson stands with his lawyers Thomas Mesereau and Sharon Appelbaum as he is arraigned on rape charges at Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center on September 18, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. Masterson has been charged with forcibly raping three women on separate occasions between 2001 and 2003 (Lucy Nicholson - Pool/Getty Images)

According to our sources, it has been reported that Danny Masterson is currently housed in the same correctional facility where notable inmates such as Suge Knight and OJ Simpson have previously been held. Masterson will also have three hours a week allocated for recreation, and he can shower every other day, except when he is scheduled to appear in court, in which case he can shower daily. His next court appearance is scheduled for August 4th.

Three counts of rape charges

According to the case, Danny (47) was found guilty of forcefully raping three women in his hometown, Hollywood Hills, in 2001 and 2003. One of the women, who testified against him, stated that in 2003, Danny provided them with drinks and took advantage of their intoxicated state to commit violent acts of rape.

O.J. Simpson attends a parole hearing at Lovelock Correctional Center July 20, 2017 in Lovelock, Nevada. Simpson is serving a nine to 33 year prison term for a 2007 armed robbery and kidnapping conviction.
 OJ Simpson attends a parole hearing at Lovelock Correctional Center July 20, 2017 in Lovelock, Nevada. Simpson is serving a nine to 33 year prison term for a 2007 armed robbery and kidnapping conviction (Jason Bean-Pool/Getty Images)

These women were known to Danny through their involvement in the Church community. However, the jury did not reach a verdict on the third count of rape, which involved allegations of Danny raping his longtime girlfriend. The third woman was also a member of the Church.

Next date up for sentencing 

The sentencing for Danny Masterson is scheduled for August 4, where he is expected to receive a 30-year prison term. In a statement, one of the victims expressed a mix of emotions, including relief, exhaustion, strength, and sadness, knowing that Danny Masterson will face consequences for his criminal actions.

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Marion 'Suge' Knight appears in court for a pretrial hearing at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center on February 26, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. Knight is charged with murder and attempted murder after a hit-and-run incident following an argument in a Compton parking lot January 29, 2015 (Frederick M Brown/Getty Images)

Although the spokesperson for Danny Masterson did not comment, it is likely that his attorneys will appeal the verdict during the upcoming hearing on August 4. Danny Masterson gained recognition through his role as Steven Hyde in the popular TV series 'That '70s Show'.

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