That ’70s Show star Masterson sent to state prison

Californian authorities released this mugshot of Masterson as he began his jail sentence for rape. Photo: AAP
That ’70s Show actor Danny Masterson has been sent to a California state prison to serve his sentence for two rape convictions.
Authorities said on Wednesday (US time) that 47-year-old Masterson had been admitted to North Kern State Prison – and they released his first prison mug shot.
It shows the former TV star wearing orange prison attire, with long hair and a beard.
In June, Masterson was convicted of raping two women in his Los Angeles home in 2003. In September, a judge sentenced him to 30 years to life in prison.
His wife, actress Bijou Phillips, filed for divorce in the weeks that followed after a marriage of nearly 12 years.
Masterson had been held in Los Angeles County jail in the months since while post-sentencing hearings were held and issues resolved. They included the turnover of all the guns he owned, some of which had to be located.
It will be more than 25 years before Masterson will be eligible for parole.