The jury deliberating the rape trial of actor Danny Masterson mentioned on Friday (California time) they’re deadlocked – however based on the choose, they’ve not deliberated lengthy sufficient for a mistrial to be declared.
Los Angeles Superior Court docket Decide Charlaine Olmedo was instructed by the jury that after virtually three days of deliberation, they might not attain a unanimous verdict on any of the three rape prices towards Masterson, who is thought for his work on That ’70s Present.
The 46-year-old actor is charged with the rape of three ladies, together with a former girlfriend, in his residence in Hollywood Hills between 2001 and 2003. He has pleaded not responsible.
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Masterson didn’t testify through the trial, and his protection mentioned the acts had been consensual.
In line with AP, Masterson’s lawyer didn’t current any protection testimony. As an alternative, the lawyer targeted on inconsistencies within the testimonies of Masterson’s three accusers.
Masterson’s lawyer, based on the outlet, claimed the accusers modified their tales over time.
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The lawyer additionally accused them of talking with one another earlier than going to the police with their accusations.
Olmedo has given the jurors the week of Thanksgiving off, and after stopping their discussions on Friday, instructed them to return and resume their deliberations on November 28.
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