'That no family show': Internet mocks Danny Masterson as actor's prison schedule revealed after North Kern transfer
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DELANO, CALIFORNIA: As Danny Masterson adjusts to life behind bars, the internet mocks his lack of privileges. The former 'That '70s Show' star has begun his sentence at North Kern State Prison, where he will undergo a strict 90-day orientation process with limited privileges before transitioning to the general population, as per TMZ.
Masterson was convicted on two counts of forcible rape in September 2023, and sentenced to 30 years to life behind bars.
Danny Masterson will go through 90-day reception and classification process with strict limitations
According to the California Department of Corrections’ official procedures, Masterson will go through a 90-day reception and classification process with strict limitations. For at least the first three months of his sentence, Masterson will be in 'privilege group U' which allows no family visits, extremely limited access to any entertainment, and no access to personal belongings.
The disgraced actor is permitted one phone call within his first week in North Kern. After that, he will only be allowed one monthly call for the remainder of the orientation period. While Masterson can still access the exercise yard and basic recreation services, he will not receive full prison privileges until his classification process concludes in 90 days.
Sources close to Masterson say he has shown “exceptional strength of mind and spirit” while incarcerated pre-trial. He remains hopeful about the chances of appealing his conviction and sentence.
Internet wastes no time mocking the Danny Masterson's plight
Upon learning of Masterson's challenging prison routine, the internet wasted no time in mocking the actor's plight. Some users humorously speculated about his release age, with one Facebook user quipping, "By the time he gets out he'll be in his 70s."
Adding to the jest, another remarked, "That no family show."
In a satirical tone, a third individual suggested, "His new prison gang will be That 70’s gang. People incarcerated since the 1970s."
Delving into personal matters, another commenter cynically remarked, "Yeah, his wife really cares about him. As soon as he was found guilty, divorce papers filed, new bank account hunting she went."
Amidst the mockery, a fifth user shedded light on the procedural delays for visitations in prisons: "You don’t get visits right away because people have to be approved. lol."
Danny Masterson enjoyed years of fame before sexual assault allegations derailed his career
Masterson enjoyed years of fame and steady acting work before sexual assault allegations derailed his career starting in 2017. He was fired from the Netflix series 'The Ranch' that year and formally charged with raping three women back in 2020.
After a weeks-long retrial this fall, a jury convicted Masterson of forcibly raping two women in separate incidents from 2001-2003. In addition to his 30-year-to-life sentence in state prison, Masterson must also register as a sex offender for the rest of his life.
Masterson continues to deny all charges and claims the sexual encounters in question were consensual. His lawyer has stated plans to appeal the conviction.
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