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Danny Masterson has been sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for raping two women in 2003.
Judge Charlaine F. Olmedo gave the sentence after hearing statements from women who suffered at the hands of Masterson.
He received the maximum possible sentence for his conviction.
But, Mr. Masterson, you are not the victim here.
Your actions 20 years ago took away another persons voice and choice.
One way or another, you will have to come to terms with your prior actions and their consequences.
The sentencing started the morning of September 7, andMastersons family appeared in support.
The district attorneys office said justice was served in a statement shared after the sentencing.
They not only survived his abuse, they also survived a system that is often not kind to victims.
A lawyer for the survivors praised the women for their courage to speak up during the painful process.
Defense attorney Shawn Holley told Vulture after the sentencing that Masterson will appeal.
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