Danny Masterson: 2 jurors replaced as deliberations continue in rape trial of 'That 70s Show' actor

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The previous jury deliberated for about 2 1/2 days before informing the judge they were 'unable to reach a unanimous decision' on any of the charges against Masterson.

Jury deliberations are scheduled to resume in the rape trial of "That '70s Show" star Danny Masterson.Jury deliberations are scheduled to resume Tuesday in the rape trial of "That '70s Show" star

In closing arguments Nov. 15, a prosecutor said Masterson used "force, fear or threats" to sexually assault the women and should be convicted of rape. But the actor's attorney countered that the alleged victims lied about their relations with the actor. In arguing for an acquittal, defense attorney Philip Cohen said the prosecution wanted to "win this case so badly" that they ignored "blatantly fabricated" and inconsistent testimony from witnesses during the nearly monthlong trial.

In his closing argument, the prosecutor reminded the jury of the testimony of the alleged victims, known by the initials C.B., J.B. and N.T. The woman also testified that she grabbed the back of the actor's hair and pushed a pillow into his face as he penetrated her, adding that Masterson shoved the pillow back in her face with all of his body weight on her and that she felt she was being smothered, Mueller said.In his closing argument, Masterson's attorney used cardboard exhibits to illustrate the concept of reasonable doubt, urging jurors to bear in mind the presumption of innocence when they start deliberating.On Nov.

 

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