Mila composed to the judge that from the minute she fulfilled Masterson, she “could sense his innate goodness and genuine nature” which he showed “to be an amazing friend, confidant, and, above all, an outstanding older brother figure” to her.
Like her other half, she likewise applauded the star’s “steadfastness in promoting a drug-free lifestyle.” She included that “his genuine concern for those around him and his commitment to leading by example make him an outstanding role model and friend” which “Danny’s role as a husband and father to his daughter has been nothing short of extraordinary.”
Bijou Phillips, Masterson’s other half and mom of their 9-year-old child Fianna Francis Masterson, had actually likewise composed the judge to plead for leniency in her other half’s sentencing. “We need him more than you can imagine,” she composed. “I know he has been convicted of serious crimes. But the man I married has only been an extraordinary husband to me and a devoted father to our daughter.”
Bijou was spotted sobbing in court throughout his newest hearing. After he was sentenced, he blew her a kiss prior to being led away.
A day after the sentencing, Ashley Hinshaw, other half of That ’70 s Show alum Topher Grace, required to her Instagram Stories to share her ideas. “To every rape victim that is retraumatized by witnessing society debate and focus their attention on what is going to happen to the RAPIST…I see you,” she composed, including a heart emoji.
Masterston prepares to appeal his conviction. “The errors which occurred in this case are substantial and unfortunately, led to verdicts which are not supported by the evidence,” his attorney, Shawn Holley, stated in a declaration after his sentencing. “And though we have great respect for the jury in this case and for our system of justice overall, sometimes they get it wrong. And that’s what happened here.”
Masterson, Holley stated, “did not commit the crimes for which he has been convicted and we—and the appellate lawyers—the best and the brightest in the country—are confident that these convictions will be overturned.”
