Current:Home > Markets'That '70s Show' actor Danny Masterson transferred out of maximum security prison -Horizon Finance School
'That '70s Show' actor Danny Masterson transferred out of maximum security prison
View
Date:2025-04-15 22:11:53
Danny Masterson is on the move once again.
The "That '70s Show" star, 47, has been transferred out of Corcoran State Prison in Central California, a maximum security prison in California that once held cult leader Charles Manson. According to online records from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Masterson was moved to the California Men's Colony, a male-only state prison located in San Luis Obispo, California.
A representative for the CDCR confirmed to USA TODAY Monday that Masterson was transferred to the new facility on Feb. 16. The CDCR added that "by law" they "cannot disclose information about reasons for transfers or detailed housing information."
The minimum and medium security prison, per the CDCR, consists of two complexes. The facility offers various educational and self-improvement programs, including "cognitive behavior therapy programs, substance abuse education, criminal thinking, anger management and family relationships," the website says.
'That '70s Show' actor Danny Mastersonmoved to maximum security prison that once held Charles Manson
In January, records showed that Masterson was transferred to Corcoran State Prison, where Manson was housed beginning in 1989. That facility is described as one of 10 institutions for the state's "most violent and dangerous male offenders," per the corrections department.
The move came after, also in January, a state judge denied Masterson bail pending his appeal after deeming him a flight risk, according to documents The Wrap and Deadline.
"If defendant's conviction and sentence are upheld on appeal, he will likely remain in custody for decades and perhaps the rest of his life," Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Charlaine Olmedo wrote.
"In light of the fact that defendant has no wife to go home to, defendant now has every incentive to flee and little reason to return to state prison to serve out the remainder of his lengthy sentence should his appeal be unsuccessful."
'That '70s Show' star Danny Mastersonstarts 30-years-to-life sentence in state prison
Olmedo also noted that Masterson has "every incentive to flee and little reason to return to state prison to serve out the remainder of his lengthy sentence should his appeal be unsuccessful," referring to his recent split from estranged wife and actress Bijou Phillips, who filed for divorce about a week after his Sept. 7 sentencing.
Masterson was convicted last year of raping two women, and he was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison. In December, authorities confirmed that the actor had been admitted to North Kern State Prison in California, The Associated Press reported.
Olmedo previously told Masterson during his sentencing that he is "not the victim here," adding "Your actions 20 years ago took away another person’s voice and choice. One way or another you will have to come to terms with your prior actions and their consequences."
Prison records show Masterson will be eligible for parole in July 2042. The 47-year-old will be 66 years old by then.
Contributing: Jay Stahl, KiMi Robinson
veryGood! (92398)
Related
- 'Squid Game' without subtitles? Duolingo, Netflix encourage fans to learn Korean
- Antoine Predock, internationally renowned architect and motorcycle aficionado, dies at 87
- Haley’s exit from the GOP race pushes off — again — the day Americans could elect a woman president
- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema won't run for reelection in Arizona, opening pivotal Senate seat
- A South Texas lawmaker’s 15
- San Diego man is first in U.S. to be charged with smuggling greenhouse gases
- Combined reward in case of missing Wisconsin boy rises to $25,000
- Suspected drug trafficker charged with killing 2 witnesses in Washington State
- Are Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp down? Meta says most issues resolved after outages
- A school bus is set on fire with kids inside. An ex-Utah bus driver is now being charged.
Ranking
- Israel lets Palestinians go back to northern Gaza for first time in over a year as cease
- Riverdale’s KJ Apa and Clara Berry Break Up After 4 Years
- First baby right whale of season dies from injuries caused by ship collision
- Kentucky Senate passes bill to allow local districts to hire armed ‘guardians’ in schools
- 'Most Whopper
- Shark suspected of biting 11-year-old girl at surf spot on Oahu, Hawaii beach, reports say
- Momentum builds in major homelessness case before U.S. Supreme Court
- Landon Barker reveals he has 'very minor' Tourette syndrome
Recommendation
What to know about Tuesday’s US House primaries to replace Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz
Women guitarists are increasing in popularity on social media and changing the face of music
OpenAI says Elon Musk agreed ChatGPT maker should become for profit
Where will Russell Wilson go next? Eight NFL team options for QB after split with Broncos
The FTC says 'gamified' online job scams by WhatsApp and text on the rise. What to know.
Man fatally shot aboard Philadelphia bus; 3rd fatal bus-related shooting in 3 days
Georgia pushes group to sanction prosecutors as Fani Willis faces removal from Trump case
One of the world's most populated cities is nearly out of water as many go days if not weeks without it