A jury in Los Angeles has found US actor Danny Masterson guilty on two out of three counts of rape. Three women, all former members of the Church of Scientology, accused the actor of sexual assault at his Hollywood home from 2001-03. Though the actor was not charged with drugging his victims, the jury heard testimony that the women had been dosed before he raped them. Throughout the trial, prosecutors argued that the Church of Scientology had helped cover up the assaults - an allegation the organisation has categorically denied. But Deputy District Attorney Ariel Anson told jurors during the trial: "The Church taught his victims, 'Rape isn't rape, you caused this, and above all, you are never allowed to go to law enforcement.'"

Source: The Star June 01, 2023 11:16 UTC