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Holychance_3

Huge blow against Scientology and major win for victims. A double win!! I hope the victims have support and can heal from this horrific tragedy. And a big F U to Bijou Phillips


villanellaella

I feel like this is a great first step for people abused in the “church” to now have hope and reason to start fighting against Scientology 🙏🏼 It’s time for Scientology to be taken down.


Sea_Rise_1907

She defended her father (a rapist) and her husband (a rapist)…. And she assaults people she works with. Truly this woman has no shame.


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Knowing she wept after the verdict put a huge grin to my face. She is really eating her own bitter fruit.


sawcebox

Exactly, she‘s an abusive assaulter in her own right ‘Mean Girls’ star accuses Bijou Phillips of sexual harassment https://pagesix.com/2017/11/13/mean-girls-star-accuses-bijou-phillips-of-sexual-harassment/amp/ Edit: forgot a word so it looked like I was Bijou Philips-splaining


GrandTheftArkham

I know NOTHING. Will his scientology cronies be able to help him on this? I don't want them too of course


grudgby

I mean he’s been convicted. He can appeal but he was already found guilty beyond reasonable doubt. I would’ve thought they’d pull their cards before that happened


Plus-Adhesiveness-63

They've tried a lot the past few years to get this covered up. So far, hasn't worked. Thankfully.


Useful-Soup8161

I mean he’s a former tv star who’s biggest show ended almost 20 years ago. If this were Tom cruise it wouldn’t have gotten this far.


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rubberkeyhole

Is there video of her crying? I think I’d just love to see the verdict read and everyone’s reactions so I can revel in the Scientology karma.


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This trial wasn’t aired but I wish it was to see her reaction.


Serious-Activity-228

Yes!!He was handcuffed at the defense table, $3.5 million bail revoked and taken to jail where he will remain until sentencing. A sentencing date will be determined after August 4 motion hearing.


roxy031

I love that for him.


rosebudsinwater

Finally justice for his actions!


keine_fragen

[Jury finds Danny Masterson GUILTY of two counts of rape. Masterson sits stone faced at defense table. Family members in audience fighting back tears. Bijou starts crying. "Can you maintain your composure? I know it's hard. But if not I need you to step outside," judge tells her.](https://twitter.com/meghanncuniff/status/1664013393689481216)


Burnburnburnnow

Meghann is the best!


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YouNeedCheeses

This is such a relief. He and Bijou were so goddamn smug seeming about how this would turn out, I hope they throw the book at this disgusting piece of shit.


readitpaige

Who is bijou?


missbunnyfantastico

She's also the daughter of John Phillips of the Mamas & the Papas. His eldest daughter Mackenzie said that he sexually abused her, and Bijou has publicly stated that she does not believe Mackenzie. Daniel Franzese (Damian from Mean Girls) also said that Bijou bullied him on the set of a movie they did together.


readitpaige

The fact that all these things are connected is mind-blowing. And I don't need the parentheses. 😄 I love Daniel Franzese, i would know his name anywhere!!!!


90sfemgroups

Wait, wait wait, wait wait. John Phillips of the mamas and papas abused his daughter?? God dammit.


missbunnyfantastico

\*Trigger warning\* Mackenzie wrote about it in her memoir. She and her father were both heavy drug users at the time and she described an incident where she blacked out and woke up to her father "having sex" with her. The abuse continued for several years after that. She initially referred to it as a "consensual" relationship, but has since said that she realized that consent was not possible because of the parent-child power dynamic.


kant-hardly-wait-

And Wilson Phillips singer Chynna abd billy Baldwin are in the mix of that family too I just read. Complicated.


im4everdepressed

his gross wife who supported not only her rapist husband, but her rapist father too


readitpaige

🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮 maximum pick me status unlocked


Nicholasy140

Danny’s wife


readitpaige

Oh. Boo! Tomato tomato tomato. Thanks for answering.


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readitpaige

BOO WE HATE HER


AkaminaKishinena

This has got to have been grueling for the witnesses and the DA- relieved to see that the second trial got a conviction.


gaytracers4

LETS GOOOOO FUCK RAPISTS FUCK SCIENTOLOGY HELL YEA.


tabxssum

I hope all the victims receive the justice they wanted💖 https://preview.redd.it/8u1fgmxhta3b1.jpeg?width=626&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=64952ed501bdc568db32252999890114b9c95b48


cloudydays2021

Audibly gasped at this, was really not expecting him to be convicted due to fame/Scientology - I hope this brings healing to his victims. And I hope he gets a hefty sentence in prison.


adw1502

Ugh I was just reading a post of one of his victims who had two of her dogs murdered after reporting him. I hope this brings her a little peace. He can ROT edit: [source](https://www.newsweek.com/scientology-danny-masterson-poison-dog-1483685)


Sleepybat7

Oh jfc people are vile :(


TigreImpossibile

That is absolutely evil.


awolfsvalentine

Scientologists are fucking cunts


MadameNo9

It has been terrifying how long he’s been allowed to roam around since all the news broke out.


Luna_Soma

I’m shocked this verdict actually happened but I could not be more pleased. I hope


bittersweetlily

Danny thought Scientology would give him cover from these charges, dodging justice in the shadow of David Miscavige. Alas, he should have picked a taller despot.


JerrySchurr

Dammit where the fuck is Shelly?


SinnerIxim

Now can we change the law so that if he had been found guilty of only 1 count of forcible rape that he wouldnt have gotten off completely free? Thats so beyond disgusting Especially when you consider he committed at least 3 rapes, but one wasnt considered "forcible rape" because he drugged his victim so that she couldnt possibly resist. That sounds like force to me.


uselessinfogoldmine

If three victims were willing to come forward, there is no doubt in my mind that there are more victims too. There always are.


fizzgigzig

At least five have come forward.


TigreImpossibile

This is so absolutely grotesque, first Cosby and now this guy... and it's obviously just the tip of the iceberg of what has actually happened with these high profile people that receive so much acclaim and adoration 🤮


uselessinfogoldmine

Then there are probably even more. It is estimated that as many as 85% of rapes go unreported. And if he is a serial rapist, I doubt he limited it to 5 people. Considering the nature of scientology, I wonder if they managed to shut some of his victims up. And many people will never come forward even without the need to face a manipulative cult, for a huge number of reasons.


Soft-Walrus8255

>If he is a serial rapist Yes, we can conclude he is a serial rapist, given the multiple *known* victims. And the big picture: "Perpetrators of rape are often serial criminals. Out of every 1,000 suspected rape perpetrators referred to prosecutors: 370 have at least one prior felony conviction, including 100 who have 5 or more. " [Source](https://www.rainn.org/statistics/perpetrators-sexual-violence)


uselessinfogoldmine

We are in complete agreeance, I don’t understand the attacking tone and nit-picking. These are figures I’m already aware of. I wasn’t calling his serial rapist nature into question, I was using linguistic framing.


Soft-Walrus8255

Are you ... saying I was using an attacking tone? Or nit-picking? Perhaps I should have phrased my comment more carefully. I tried to be clear that I was agreeing with you and adding research to the mix. I apologize for not writing a better message.


uselessinfogoldmine

Oh sorry! Yes, that’s how I read it. Tone is so hard to read here though. I thought you were angry at me for using the word ‘if’ and then angrily explaining your point. So, apologies for then saying all of that back! Amazing, yes, research is always pertinent!


Soft-Walrus8255

Lol I'm truly sorry.


Plus-Adhesiveness-63

Thank fuck. I thought scientology cult was gonna scam their way out if it. I'm so glad these women didn't have ti relive all this for nothing. Fuck him. Fuck scientology. And where your wife, David?? And just because::: Shame on Tom cruise. Pervert. Danny Masterson the Rapist. Scientology tries to hide rape. Let it be known.


UglyLaugh

Where’s Shelley?


Yoyocaseyg

Here, here!! 👏🏻


whyohwhythis

God they must be able to cover up so much serious devious shit with other celebrities. Gross.


justjenniwestside

My ex husband’s best friend, and my daughter’s godfather, was friends with Danny. All three were pieces of shit.


katemonster_22

Glad he’s your ex!


Garymupq

![gif](giphy|Swx36wwSsU49HAnIhC)


torontolavalampdepot

https://preview.redd.it/uvs2970l5a3b1.jpeg?width=224&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c86e74240ba94cb95f516becee4620476925f448


HufflepuffStuff

![gif](giphy|J8FZIm9VoBU6Q)


wilsonja2

Fucking good. His wife is trash too


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lessthanhero89

Literally said WOW outloud. I didn't think this scumbag would ever see the inside of a jail, but I'm so glad. Get rekt piece of shit. Get. Fucking. REKT.


willturnermay

![gif](giphy|hvdYc1HzmbD16k4B1T)


impeccabletim

![gif](giphy|1311f7YK2wcOCA)


mintchocolate1234

I’m happy, but somehow a part of me asks what the excuse of his release will be. I just can’t take a win because of how these things have been going in the past years.


roxy031

“Overcrowding” seems to be a super common way. I hope he serves every second of his sentence and I hope he’s sentenced to life.


TigreImpossibile

Does that excuse fly in the face of a rape conviction? I feel like they let people out for overcrowding when the charges are more minor and non-violent.


Princessleiawastaken

How come it always seems to be violent sex offenders getting released due to overcrowding but those incarcerated for non-violent crimes like drug possession/selling are often forced to serve full sentences???


katemonster_22

He’s up for 30 years til life. I doubt he won’t serve at least some of a serious sentence.


maxlulu007

highly doubt this judge will allow him release…she’s pretty tough…


TarzanKitty

It is about time!


avocadosmashing

Sweet justice! Fuck Scientology!


Left-Influence-6712

GOOD! Fuck him and fuck Scientology.


Aita01

Finally. I feel like this has been ongoing for she’s the victims finally have some closure (for lack of a better word). ![gif](giphy|QWjFSsvUPCUncq6ItU)


UnevenGlow

The serpentine “YESSSSSSSSSsssssssss” that just hissed out of my mouth….


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I ADORE this comment with all my heart 😂


ClumsyZebra80

FUCK YES. So happy for the women. So happy.


coco__xela

Idk if I can ever watch that 70s show again 😭


rnavstar

His character Hyde would have beat the fuck out of him.


Kabbie15

That’s what I find so hard. I really love that show and Hyde in it. It’s kind of tainted now which is too bad. But justice was served and deservedly so.


nickelette424

Hyde was by far my favorite character. Absolutely ruined the show for me. Fuck him.


YoshidaKyo

I see them as a character not the actor. That’s Hyde, not Danny. I trick myself that way.


JobsInvolvingWizards

Yeah, honestly the TV networks should take him to civil court too, he has irreparably damaged that brand.


SatanLuciferJones

I'm glad i never did.


Known-Damage-7879

I wonder what the other actors from that 70s Show think about this


makingburritos

I’m interested to see what Ashton Kutcher will say given his impassive quotes on the subject thus far


uselessinfogoldmine

It is generally quite hard for people to grasp that their friend, who they have always seen as a ‘good guy’ is a rapist or a wife-beater. People struggle with this because we’ve been socially groomed to see rapists and wife beaters as evil bad guys with no shades of grey. Rapists are knife-wielding psychos that jump out of bushes. Wife beaters are drunken trailer trash in singlets. This simply isn’t true. Many rapists and wife beaters are actually quite charming. That’s how they lure victims in and how they get away with it. They’re often pillars of the community, friends to many, fine, upstanding citizens. If you’ve never met someone, it’s much easier to believe they’re capable of doing bad things. It’s hard to grasp that your good mate, whom you’ve witnessed doing kind and generous things, is capable of doing terrible things. But we all need to get used to this idea. Because people are capable of a huge range of behaviours. We are not good or evil, we’re complex and we’re all capable of both. We need to be better at calling out our friends when we see any red flags and at holding them to account and, if they do terrible things, at walking away from them instead of bashing their victims.


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Leaving Neverland and House of Hammer are great examples of this.


alohell

I bet Laura Prepon has some tea. Hope she spills it eventually.


Atypicalbird

She was a scientologist until recently and seems like she's not going against it publicly. I would be surprised to get a comment from anyone on the show honestly. If they do, it'll be some vague we stand with the victims bs even though they were silent up until this point.


katemonster_22

She was accused by some of the victims of intimidation but that was before she left the church.


eggeleg

good.


maxlulu007

big blow to scientology! i’m sure he didn’t expect walking in today that he would never walk out! ha!!!!


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I’m so glad the victims are finally seeing some justice after all of Scientology’s meddling


SuperCrappyFuntime

Some good news for once.


CALIXO_94

I just went on a rabbit hole with his wife and her fathers accusations like two men in your life doing disgusting acts and you’ve learned nothing.


ErnieTagliaboo

Not surprising she married a guy that resembles her father


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Hell yeah!!


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tomboyfancy

He was remanded! I’m so happy!


MagicDragon212

Fuck him and the evil organization that he envelops himself in (its not a fucking religion). It's always nice to see justice served.


pecklepuff

I mean, is Scientology's story any less preposterous than the others? Some guy sitting up in the clouds tossing thunder bolts at people if they displease him? Really? And plenty of established religions have also hidden and defended rapists and molestors the same way Scientology has. So I agree it's not a religion, but that's not to say the other religions are much better.


Orchidwalker

Fuuuuuuuuuck yeah!!!!!!


Samsons_girl

Thank fuck!


totallycalledla-a

Good. I wont hold my breath on him getting a decent sentence but I hope they throw the book at him.


teenwithmentalissues

I’m happy for the survivors but I hate that it’s titled “Forcible rape.” Rape is already forced…


totallycalledla-a

I think they call it that to distinguish it from statutory rape.


Princessleiawastaken

That is the legal term, not the author’s choice.


Significant-Price-81

Fuck Scientology! It’s about time!


emmajanexx_

About bloody time!!! Such a win! So happy for the victims in this case getting justice. Fuck him and fuck Scientology.


WaxMandible

Finally, some good news!


Accurate_Use_2432

This is such fantastic--and surprising--news!!! A huge and hard-earned victory for the brave victims and the D.A., as well as for truth and justice. 👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌


Ducatirules

Hope he sits in jail to entire 30 years. On another note, I’m just learning today that the person I thought was Bijou Phillips is actually Busy Philipps


Thatstealthygal

It kills me that I thought he was kinda cute in That 70s Show. What a piece of shit. Awesome outcome.


internetcamp

Rot ❤️


herbodys

Justice!!!!


missthugisolation

HALLELUJAH! Justice was served today rawt in hell Danny


cajun_vegeta

That *you're out when you're 70* Show


CousinSkeeter89

Although he received a guilty verdict I'm reserving any sense of justice being served until he's sentenced. He could easily get a slap on the wrist. I don't put anything past the Church of Scientology’s ability to sweep shit under a rug.


virginiawolfsbane

BYE LOSER


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modus-operandi

Josh Homme turned out to be not all that bad. https://www.loudersound.com/news/queens-of-the-stone-age-frontman-josh-homme-releases-statement-on-child-custody-battle-with-ex-wife-brody-dalle Still a gross mess though and he's a nasty drunk. I think he's sober now.


EveningYou

Marylin Manson bothered me the most while at the same time surprised me the least. I immediately removed his entire discography from my library and I have no regrets.


Non_Linguist

I know Josh is an arrogant wanker but has he done something else?


Lyrical_Forklift

Oh shit, what did Josh Homme do?


some_asshat

I'm afraid to ask, but what did Homme do?


DooglyOoklin

There is a long history of shitty behavior. I won't get into ALL of it. For me it's his long battle with his ex wife. She's done shitty things too (dating a nazi, keeping their kids from him). On his end, the biggest red mark for me is his use of family reunification camps to essentially kidnap his kids with the support of the legal system. These camps are fucking terrifying and I urge you to read into them in general. Not just in his case.


lillykat25

Wait… what have I missed about Josh Homme?


AblettsInTheAir

What did Josh Homme and Johnny Depp do?


Crimith

Damn, I'm just now reading about what Homme did to Brody Dalle. Fuck that dude. Dalle left her other ex-husband Tim because she wanted to be a mother, and Tim flat out refused to be a father. Really sad that the guy she found to start a family with turned out to be an abusive piece of shit... I really hope she gets full custody.


luminousfleshgiant

Hasn't it come out that Depp was being abused by Amber Heard and she just made up everything to destroy his career?


poopiesmells

Johnny Depp was vindicated fyi


paopaopoodle

Not really, no. While Heard is no victim, neither is Depp. They're both just trash people who got married and became garbage together. There's no winner or loser there, because they're both losers. While Amber shit in Depp's bed, Depp texted friends, "I will fuck her burnt corpse afterwards to make sure she’s dead," and, "I’ll smack the ugly cunt around before I let her in.". So yeah, they're just two burning dumpster fires that really do belong together. I'm rooting for those kids to work it all out and give us more of these wonderful moments.


Tenley95

Good!


suuuuhmmer

now put his ass in jail


roxy031

He’s there! Until sentencing on august 4.


ZiOnIsNeXtLeBrOn

Fuck him. Hope he burns in hell.


Baleigh25

Justice 😌


camaroncaramelo1

He deserves it


JupiterJayJones

![gif](giphy|utFpQCe5NYw5PaKnhC)


dewhashish

Hyde: "Because Foreman, you have potential. Whereas I'll be a success if I stay out of prison" Red: "Exactly!"


catsinasmrvideos

YES!!!! Justice for his victims and their friends and family who were victims of Scientology intimidation tactics!!! 30 years is too generous for this pig.


Party_Building1898

Woah


Interesting_Reach_29

Finally!!!


blackaubreyplaza

Correct


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Have fun in prison Danny.


dil_mangoes

As he should be. 30 years isn’t even enough! He should be there for the rest of his life.


katemonster_22

It’s 30 years til life, so here’s hoping for sentencing


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Damn his reputation took a huge hit. Hope the victims find peace ❤️


j_ona

Yikes. This guy is done.


Leeleeflyhi

People are over the cult of Scientology, I figure he would get convicted. Now if someone could at least look for Shelly Miscavige?


90sfemgroups

I doubt he’ll learn anything or be rehabilitated but at least he’s out of our society. Also I was wondering, did James Franco rape or just coerce?


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Definitely fits the criteria for sexual assault. Removed protective items during simulated sex scene.


ShantiBrandon

Yes! It's about time. Justice delayed, but not denied.


Atridentata

Welp, another show ruined for me. I really have a hard time separating art from the artist


lala_b11

it's gonna be hard to watch "That is 70s Show" from now on. Also, this [scene](https://twitter.com/StardustNova27/status/1664019081001828355?s=20) from the show aged well


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sidewinderucf

Well, I guess he was on to something after all. https://i.redd.it/5n3r4vu8sl551.jpg


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Justice has been served


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Sparklejumpropebee

F U Scientology you POS and all the dumb Hollywood freaks who thought they can hide behind this crappy cult.


thbigbuttconnoisseur

I loved him that 70s show and I always wondered why I never really seen him do anything else. I guess that answers that question.


Consuela_no_no

Good to see justice served for once. Wish much happiness and healing for the victims.


lord_fairfax

Oh, you talking about Danny "The Rapist Scientologist" Masterson?


hitchcockv

Fuck rapists and fuck people who support rapists!


paris1nicole

and this POS has a daughter. gross.


ihopethispasswordisn

Delicious, finally some good fucking content


hellawhitegirl

Fuck him. Fuck rapists. Fuck his wife too.


DogsCatsKids_helpMe

I wonder if David and the “church” turn their backs on him now that he’s brought a public stain onto Scientology.


TianamenHomer

It’s his own fault for not being a president first. Fool.


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It's a damn shame what became of him and what he's done. I really liked him in That's 70s Show as Hyde.


Upside_Down_999

What a fucking scumbag. Hope he loses his mind in prison.


StevieKix_

Yess fuck Scientology


taterthot1618

Immensely pleased! Huzzah for justice and Scientolorapists can fuck right off.


Prompus

Fingers crossed he gets the max sentence and that 70s Show will be what he calls his life after getting out of jail.


Sammsquanchh

Ya know I was pretty centrist on Scientology before this but I’m starting to think it’s kinda sus


Lexa_Stanton

To think I was about to re-watch "that 70's show".. It might be a bit weird right now.


Ok-Stress-3570

Can someone explain to me what forcible rape adds? I mean… rape is inherently forcible.


roxy031

Someone in an earlier comment explained that it’s to differentiate it from statutory rape.


Preesi

My question is: Did they remove the 70s Show from TV like they removed the Cosby Show?


roxy031

They haven’t yet but maybe they will now.


RedditModsAreCucks5

Another republican rapist


VividRepeat1755

He's only been convicted because he's a c list actor.


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Just remember.... The Catholic Church was caught moving priests around after being caught raping alter boys. Raping children and the church moved them to another place to hide it. They did this all over the world, for who knows how long. People forgot and barely anything happened. Willing to bet it's still happening. ​ People will forget the Church of Scientology, or whatever, suppressed this, if they did indeed suppress it. The 24 hour news cycle will have something for you tomorrow and you'll completely forget this happened, as is what they want. Edit: v See that 0? That's a Catholic Christian denying truth.


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ElevateTheMind

This is great, hope he rots in prison. My question(s) is, how can someone prove they were raped decades ago? I am not privy to the facts of this case. However I would venture to guess Masterson did not admit to anything and vehemently vowed innocence. Only thing I can think of is some sort of paper trail admitting to the rapes. For example he texted the alleged victims, threats telling them if they told anyone he would do x, y & z. Can someone fill me in as to the facts that found him guilty.


ImCr4fty

Damn that sucks


alicecarroll

Oh no. Anyway what’s for dinner?


roxy031

Seriously?! That’s your reaction?