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Danny Masterson’s rape trial jury says it’s deadlocked – The Hollywood Reporter

The jury in Danny Masterson’s rape trial on Friday said it was at an impasse on all charges.

Judge Charlaine Olmedo of Los Angeles Superior Court directed them to resume deliberation on November 28 after Thanksgiving week despite a “hopeless deadlock,” as it hadn’t been long enough to declare a trial. wrong judgment. The jurors considered a trio of rape charges against That’s 70 performances star since Wednesday.

Masterson, accused of raping three women between 2001 and 2003, faces 45 years in prison if convicted on all counts. He pleaded not guilty, asserting that all women consented to consensual sex.

Defense attorney Phillip Cohen objected to the jurors’ continued deliberations, arguing that they would face evidence that was not on file.

“Although a two-day trial period may not seem like enough, it really comes down to a simple analysis: Do you believe these women?” he say.

Cohen urged Olmedo to ask the jury what could be done to reach a unanimous decision on the charges. He asked the judge to bring the jurors back on Monday for further deliberation, but she refused.

“There is not enough time for discussions to declare an impasse,” she said. “The concern the defense cites about publicity in this case is true for any public case. It’s not unusual for court hearings to take a break for the holidays.”




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