Before Masterson was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison following his conviction on two rape counts in Los Angeles, several of his That ’70s Show castmates, including Debra Jo Rupp and Kurtwood Smith, wrote letters to the judge that they hoped would affect sentencing. The letters were first published by legal affairs reporter Meghann Cuniff. In them, Kutcher refers to Masterson as a “role model” and “extraordinarily honest,” adding, “he is among few people that I would trust to be alone with my son and daughter,” whom he shares with Kunis. Kunis’s letter notes Masterson’s “exceptional character” and “tremendous positive influence” on her.