Watch Live: That ’70s Show Actor Danny Masterson Hearing

Actor Danny Masterson  is scheduled for a hearing to take place Wednesday in the alleged rapes of three women. Court is set to begin at 11:30 a.m. EST / 8:30 a.m. PST. The defendant, best known for his role as “Hyde” on That ’70s Show , raped a 23-year-old woman in 2001, a 28-year-old woman in April 2003, and a 23-year-old woman “some time” between October and December of 2003 after he had invited her to his Hollywood Hills home, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Deputy District Attorney Reinhold Mueller  said each of the incidents happened at the defendant’s residence. Masterson was charged with three counts of rape by force or fear, and if convicted, faced a maximum penalty of 45 years to life in prison. In a hearing last year , his defense argued that the allegations at hand had expired under the relevant statutes of limitation. The passage of time was immediately a theme in the defense’s approach to the case. “Mr. Masterson is innocent, and we’re confident that he will be exonerated when all the evidence finally comes to light and witnesses have the opportunity to testify,” attorney Tom Mesereau said in a statement provided to Law&Crime when charges were first filed last June. “Obviously, Mr. Masterson and his wife are in complete shock considering that these nearly 20-year old allegations are suddenly resulting in charges being filed, but they and their family are comforted knowing that ultimately the truth will come out. The people who know Mr. Masterson know his character and know the allegations to be false.” [Image via Lucy Nicholson – Pool/Getty Images] Never miss a verdict. Watch Law & Crime Network Live online 24/7. Happening Live Now Law&Crime 24 Hour Live Network Stream Watch Live: That ’70s Show Actor Danny Masterson Hearing Watch: Law&Crime Report Watch: Brian Ross Investigates View All Live Trials The post Watch Live: That ’70s Show Actor Danny Masterson Hearing first appeared on Law & Crime .
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