Danny Masterson's first mug shot released as he's transferred to state prison for rape convictions

“That ‘70s Show” actor Danny Masterson has been sent to a California state prison to serve his sentence for two rape convictions. Authorities said Wednesday that the 47-year-old Masterson has been admitted to North Kern State Prison, and they released his first prison mug shot. The photo shows him wearing orange prison attire, with long hair and a beard. In June, Masterson was convicted of raping two women in his Los Angeles home in 2003. In September, a judge sentenced him to 30 years to life in prison. His wife, actor Bijou Phillips, filed for divorce in the weeks that followed after a marriage of nearly 12 years.

One of the three women revealed Masterson shoved a pillow into her face in 2003 while raping her. “When you raped me, you stole from me,” she said, as per the Associated Press. “That’s what rape is, a theft of the spirit.” “[Jane Does 2 and 3] have displayed tremendous strength and bravery, by coming forward to law enforcement and participating directly in two grueling criminal trials,” Boies Shiller Flexner, the attorney for both women, said in a statement. Adding, “Despite persistent harassment, obstruction, and intimidation, these courageous women helped hold a ruthless sexual predator accountable today, and they are not stopping there. They are eager to soon tell the fuller story of how Scientology and its enablers tried desperately to keep them from coming forward.” “You are pathetic, disturbed, and completely violent,” she added. “The world is better off with you in prison.” He had been held in Los Angeles County jail in the months since while post-sentencing hearings were held and issues resolved, including the turnover of all the guns Masterson owned, some of which had to be located. It will be more than 25 years before Masterson will be eligible for parole. Masterson’s lawyers said they plan to appeal the conviction.