# Danny Masterson Loses Appeal of Rape Conviction

Former "That '70s Show" actor Danny Masterson lost his appeal against his rape conviction, so the guilty verdict stands. Masterson was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison after being convicted of raping two women. The ruling affirms the convictions in a high-profile celebrity sexual assault case.

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## Sources

### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/danny-masterson-loses-appeal-rape-conviction-1236932259/) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:39:00 +0000

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/oct/28/danny-masterson-loses-scientology-bias-appeal-ntwnfb) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:22:32 GMT