Danny Masterson’s accusers claim the disgraced actor raped and intimidated them. Now, two of them have received justice. He got a 30-year sentence.
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Just the Gist:
In June 2020, actor Danny Masterson was charged with three counts of rape.
Danny Masterson’s accusers have kept their identity hidden.
Masterson was found guilty on two counts of rape and was sentenced to 30 years in prison.
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Content warning: This article mentions rape and sexual assault.
In June 2020, disgraced actor Danny Masterson was charged with three counts of rape. He was accused of forcibly raping three women from 2001 to 2003 and was taken into custody on June 17, 2020. The actor, who has worked on shows like That ’70s Showand The Ranch, was eventually released after he posted a $3.3 million bond.
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On Oct. 18, 2022, the sexual assault trial began with opening statements, per People. Nearly seven months later, a verdict was reached on May 31, 2023. He was found guilty of two of the three counts of rape.
So, who are Danny Masterson’s accusers? Here’s what we know.
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Who are Danny Masterson’s accusers?
The criminal charges filed against Masterson stem from three separate incidents. On Oct. 18, 2022, a prosecutor in a Los Angeles courtroom described three previous rape allegations against the actor from two decades ago. He referred to the accusers by the initials J.B., N.T., and C.B., per People.
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According to the outlet, Deputy District Attorney Reinhold Mueller alleged that J.B. had two different incidents with the actor in September 2002 and April 2003. Initially no charges were filed, but she claimed she was raped again nine months later, which was the incident he was on trial for.
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For six years, Masterson dated C.B., a model who alleged she woke up on several occasions to Masterson aggressively raping her.
Mueller also revealed a shockingly similar story with N.T., an actor on the show Oh, Grow Up. The lawyer said N.T. claimed Masterson brought her to his house where she had several drinks and became ill, and was made to go to the jacuzzi, shower, and bed.
Danny Masterson was found guilty of two out of the three counts of rape.
On May 31, 2023, the actor was convicted on two counts of forcible rape, per Variety. The outlet reported that “the jury could not reach a verdict on a third rape charge, deadlocking with a vote of 8-4 in favor of conviction.” Masterson was immediately handcuffed and taken into custody until his Aug. 4 hearing date.
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“I am experiencing a complex array of emotions — relief, exhaustion, strength, sadness — knowing that my abuser, Danny Masterson, will face accountability for his criminal behavior,” said N.T. in a statement about Masterson’s guilty verdict (per The New York Times).
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The jury was deadlocked when it came to C.B.’s accusations. In the same statement, C.B. said this was devastating for her.
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C.B. then added, “Despite my disappointment in this outcome, I remain determined to secure justice, including in civil court, where I, along with my co-plaintiffs, will shine a light on how Scientology and other conspirators enabled and sought to cover up Masterson’s monstrous behavior.”
All three women were involved in the Church of Scientology, along with Masterson. He faces up to 30 years in prison.
Masterson was sentenced to 30 years in prison.
After being found guilty of two counts of rape, Masterson was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Sept. 7, 2023, according to AP News. “Mr. Masterson, you are not the victim here,” the judge said. “Your actions 20 years ago took away another person’s choice and voice. Your actions 20 years ago today were criminal, and that’s why you are here.”
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“When you raped me, you stole from me,” said one survivor in an impact statement to the judge at the sentencing. “That’s what rape is, a theft of the spirit.”
The Church of Scientology allegedly tried to silence Masterson’s accusers.
A trial brief filed by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office in September 2022 alleged that C.B. reported the rape to an “ethics officer” at the church, only to be told, “You can’t rape someone that you’re in a relationship with” and “Don’t say that word again,” per The New York Times.
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The two guilty verdicts in the rape trial of celebrity Scientologist Danny Masterson are a relief.
The women who survived Danny Masterson’s predation are heroes. For years, they and their families have faced vicious attacks and harassment from Scientology and Danny’s…
In this brief, J.B. also stated that she asked permission from the church to report the rape, but got a written response from the church’s internal chief justice in which he quoted a decades-old policy letter about “suppressive acts.” What this meant was, if J.B. reported Masterson to authorities, she would be “declared a suppressive person, and I would be out of my family and friends and everything I have,” as she wrote in the brief.
N.T. didn’t tell the church about her assault, but did tell her mother as well as her best friend.
Regarding the guilty verdict, the Church of Scientology said in a statement, “There is not a scintilla of evidence supporting the scandalous allegations that the church harassed the accusers. The church has no policy prohibiting or discouraging members from reporting criminal conduct of anyone — Scientologists or not — to law enforcement. Quite the opposite. Church policy explicitly demands Scientologists abide by all laws of the land.”
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If you need support, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit RAINN.org to chat online one-on-one with a support specialist at any time.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is back to rocking a mustache, and it’s all thanks to head coach Andy Reid. Read on for more details.
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The Gist:
Travis Kelce is making headlines for his relationship with Taylor Swift.
The media interest is bringing attention to his appearance, specifically his mustache.
In August 2023, he revealed he brought back the ‘stache because he wanted to change his look.
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As he continues to dominate the headlines for his rumored relationship with singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is changing up his look. The two-time Super Bowl champion is rocking a mustache these days — why is that? Does it have anything to do with the “Cruel Summer” singer?!
Keep reading for all the known details!
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Travis Kelce brought back the mustache for “fun.”
On Aug. 2, 2023, the Chiefs’ official X (formerly known as Twitter) account revealed Travis’s bold new facial hair: “The stache is back,” they announced alongside a photo of the four-time All-Pro at training camp.
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Travis, who’s considered one of the greatest tight ends of all time, showed off his mustache on Inside Training Camp Live. He joked that his new look earned him the nickname “El Travedor” before pointing out that this isn’t the first time he’s embraced the ‘stache life.
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Travis Kelce just made men even more delusional in thinking that a horrible mustache will get you a pretty girl
“It’s just having fun at camp, man, trying to switch up the look,” Travis explained the reason behind his mustache. “You get sick of looking at yourself in the mirror with all this fur on your face, and then shoutout to Andy Reid, baby. It’s the ‘stache time, baby! The power of the ‘stache.”
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So, there you have it: Travis Kelce’s mustache has nothing to do with Taylor Swift and everything to do with the Chiefs longtime head coach, Andy Reid (he makes a ‘stache look extremely cool).
Travis Kelce’s mustache has received a mixed response
Some are loving the ‘stache, but others, not so much.
“Now he looks like a creep,” one fan shared on X, while another asked, “WHY DOES HE KEEP DOING THIS?!”
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I’ve decided that Travis Kelce’s mustache has an alter ego that gets him in trouble.
“Travis Kelce needs to get rid of that mustache,” a third person replied, adding that he’s “lookin’ like somebody Deputy Sheriff.” Well, they’re not wrong…
Someone else agreed, jokingly commenting that “Highway Patrol Kelce” is “def pulling you over, tapping the car roof, and telling you to hold tight because you’re going to jail.”
We break down who popular TikToker Morgan Presley is currently dating.
She met her most recent partner on Tinder in 2022 and “fell hard” for him.
Morgan claims to have been neglected and mistreated in previous relationships.
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Having once been known for her colorful and vibrant hairstyles, Morgan Presley (@morganpresleyxo) has since become a major TikTok icon. She typically shares bizarre meme videos, fun GRWM content, and exciting life updates for her 5.7 million followers on TikTok. She also has 474 thousand followers on Instagram.
Another major part of her content comes in the form of memes and trendy videos that she takes with her boyfriend.
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Morgan has taken several romantic partners over the years and even eventually got to the point where she considered never dating again. However, her current boyfriend seems to be the one for her and she has dedicated plenty of videos to show him off. Here’s the latest on who Morgan Presley is currently dating.
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Who is Morgan Presley currently dating?
As of this writing, Morgan is dating a man named Lou, whose full name is unknown. He is also active on TikTok (@loudaboo) and has over 117.7 thousand followers. According to a TikTok posted by Morgan in mid-August 2022, she had met him on Tinder and they immediately hit it off. She admitted to have only used the app up until that point for casual flings after a series of previous relationships that fizzled out, but things changed when she met Lou.
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While Morgan claimed to have been “neglected” in past romances and “swore off relationships” for a while, she said that Lou completely changed her mindset.
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“It felt like were together for years,” Morgan proclaimed in her TikTok. “I fell hard for him and it was mutual. He fell too.”
At the time, they had only been on a few of dates together, but the two of them seemed sure that they were meant to be.
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“I’ve never known my worth and I’ve always settled for less because I thought that was just reality, but there are people out there that will treat you the way you want to be treated,” she said about Lou. “I am now a taken woman. I am no longer a single pringle.”
From that point on, the two of them have spent plenty of time together with Lou showing up in many of Morgan’s videos. In late August 2023, the two of them even signed a lease on a new house and have since moved in together.
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Several other outlets seem to confirm that in the past, she dated a man named Guillermo Abreu. Needless to say, they have since broken up.
These days, Morgan seems more than happy to keep rolling with the new chapter in her life with Lou.
It’s been years since the infamous boxing match, but not a day goes by that Terrel Williams doesn’t think about former pro boxer Prichard Colon.
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The Gist:
Terrel Williams is a former professional boxer.
During his bout with Prichard Colón, Tereel repeatedly punched Prichard in the back of the head illegally.
Prichard later collapsed and remained in a coma for 221 days. He suffered permanent brain injuries.
Terrel has frequently expressed his concern for Prichard’s health.
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In 2015, budding professional boxer Terrel Williams took on the then-undefeated super-welterweight Prichard Colón in an infamous bout that changed his (and Prichard’s) life forever. The match started out like any other fight, but things started getting ugly once Terrel started throwing illegal punches to the back of Prichard’s head.
The trauma to Prichard’s head caused internal bleeding, and after collapsing in the dressing room, the up-and-coming boxer remained in a coma for 221 days. Thankfully, he survived, but his life will never be the same. As of now, Prichard receives physical therapy and uses a motorized wheelchair and a communication device.
Since then, many have expressed their distaste for Terrel Williams and his dirty fighting — but has he ever addressed the devastating situation? Did he ever apologize to Prichard? Read on to find out.
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So, did Terrel Williams ever apologize to Prichard Colón?
Although there’s no record of a public apology, there’s no doubt that Terrel Williams apologized to Prichard Colón and his family in private. However, Terrel has publicly voiced his concern for Prichard’s health.
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Prichard Colón holds his head during his boxing match against Terrel Williams on Oct. 17, 2015
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“I pray for Prichard every day,” he disclosed to The Ring in 2018. “That’s never going to change. I wish him nothing but peace and health. No one wants what happened to Prichard to happen to anybody. … I would never intentionally harm someone like that.”
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In an unexpected turn of events, Terrel claimed that he “didn’t do anything wrong that night,” adding, “Prichard was a young man with a bright future, who was going to contribute good things to the world. That’s been hard on me.”
“I don’t place any blame on myself. I prayed about it. I wish the young man really well,” he stated.
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Prichard Colón’s dad, Richard, protests WBC World Welterweight Championship weigh-in on Sept. 7, 2018.
“But there has been a lot of malicious stuff that’s being said about me, especially from the Colón family. If that is how they’re going to cope with it, and it helps them heal, then that’s what it is,” he said. “I’m still healing too. I’ll be healing for the rest of my life. I honestly never wanted to fight again after that fight.”
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Terrel continued, “It’s a hard situation on me and a hard situation on the Colón family. We were in a hard, tough fight. Things happen in boxing. It’s a contact sport. Do I wish that had happened to Colón? Of course not! I’m a man of faith, and I know I’m a good man. I pray, and I may not have all of the answers, but I am walking in the right path. One thing I won’t do is question God. Things happen.”
As of 2023, Prichard Colón’s speech has not returned.
In May 2017, Prichard’s parents filed a lawsuit seeking more than $50 million in damages from the ringside doctor and the two event promoters. The lawsuit has not yet been settled, and in 2019, the former boxer’s mother, Niéves Colón, believes it may never be settled.
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At the time of writing, Prichard continues therapy with his family by his side. His speech has not yet returned, but that hasn’t stopped him from sharing photos with his family to his 65,900 followers on Instagram.
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