Danny Masterson Appeals Rape Conviction, Claims Court Allowed 'Fundamental Flaws' in Case 'to the Detriment of the Defense'

Danny Masterson.Photo:C Flanigan/Getty C Flanigan/Getty Danny Mastersonis appealing his rape conviction. In a Dec. 18 filing, the actor’s lawyers revealed they officially filed to overturn his September 2023conviction for the rape of two women. They explained the appeal and what steps would be taken next in a statement on theLaw Offices of Cliff Gardner’s website. “The Appellant’s Opening Brief submitted on December 18, 2024, demonstrates two fundamental flaws in Danny Masterson’s convictions: (1) the trial was rife with erroneous judicial rulings that skewed the jury’s view of the evidence against him and (2) there was a stunning amount of exculpatory evidence which was never presented to the jury,” it reads.

Danny Masterson's Ex Bijou Phillips Steps Out with Businessman Boyfriend Jamie Mazur: 'It's Real' (Exclusive)

Actress Bijou Phillips and boyfriend Jamie Mazur walk arm in arm as they are seen leaving the Chateau Marmont Hotel after enjoying their night out in Los Angeles.Photo:The Hollywood Curtain/BACKGRID The Hollywood Curtain/BACKGRID Bijou Phillipsis in love once again. The 44-year-old actress stepped out for a date night with her boyfriendJamie Mazurat the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles on Thursday, Jan. 2, and the pair looked cozy together as they rocked coordinated leather jacket looks on their way out of the starry restaurant.

Danny McBride Reveals How Bradley Cooper Decided to Be Part ofThe Righteous GemstonesSeason 4(Exclusive)

Danny McBride as Jesse Gemstone in ‘The Righteous Gemstones;’ Bradley Cooper in 2024.Photo:Connie Chornuk/HBO; Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Connie Chornuk/HBO; Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Bradley Coopermay have needed just a little nudge to sign on to appear in the fourth and final season ofThe Righteous Gemstones. Danny McBride— who created the HBO comedy series and plays eldest Gemstone sibling Jesse — exclusively opened up to PEOPLE about casting Cooper, 50, during the season 4 premiere in Los Angeles on March 5.

Danny Pintauro Shows Off Abdomen Scar After Scary Scooter Accident

Danny Pintauro.Photo:Amy Sussman/Getty; Danny Pintauro/Instagram Amy Sussman/Getty; Danny Pintauro/Instagram Danny Pintaurois healing after ascooter accidentduring the holidays left him hospitalized with a large scar on his abdomen. “Well, this birthday certainly hits differently. So I decided to open the bottle of@barefootwineLimited Edition Pride 2020 Rose I’ve been saving for a special occasion,” Pintauro began in his Instagram Reels caption. “Surviving 2024 is absolutely a special occasion! Survive in 2024, THRIVE in 2025.

Danny Tamberelli Writes Heartbreaking Tribute toAdventures of Pete & PeteCostar Michelle Trachtenberg After Her Death

From left: Michael C. Maronna, Danny Tamberelli, Iggy Pop and Michelle Trachtenberg in ‘The Adventures of Pete & Pete.'.Photo:Nickelodeon/courtesy Everett Nickelodeon/courtesy Everett Former Nickelodeon star Danny Tamberelli remembered hisThe Adventures of Pete & PetecostarMichelle Trachtenberginan emotional Instagram post. “We grew up learning how to make people laugh together,” Tamberelli, 43, wrote alongside photos of them from the show and behind the scenes. “More importantly, we learned to make each other laugh and pull pranks on everyone.