The actor, serving a 30-year sentence for two counts of rape, has questioned the plaintiffs’ credibility and claimed he didn’t receive a fair trial

Danny Masterson has filed an appeal against his 2023 rape conviction, questioning the plaintiffs’ credibility and claiming he didn’t receive a fair trial.

In a 244-page brief submitted to the California state court of appeal on Wednesday, Masterson’s lawyers Cliff Gardner and Lazuli Whitt said: “It is true, of course, that a defendant is not entitled to a perfect trial. He is, however, still entitled to a fair one … Danny Masterson received neither. Reversal is required.”

Information and support for anyone affected by rape or sexual abuse issues is available from the following organisations. In the US, Rainn offers support on 800-656-4673. In the UK, Rape Crisis offers support on 0808 500 2222. In Australia, support is available at 1800Respect (1800 737 732). Other international helplines can be found at ibiblio.org/rcip/internl.html