Actor Danny Masterson has been sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for his involvement in a criminal case. Despite pleas from nearly 50 family, friends, and colleagues, including Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis, the judge declined to allow Masterson to serve his prison term concurrently. The letters presented to the court highlighted Masterson's commitment to discouraging drug use. Masterson will be eligible for parole in approximately 25 years.

Masterson's use of drugs to incapacitate his accusers played a significant role in the case. The actors' character references were deemed "not that helpful" by legal experts. Masterson's lawyers have stated that they will appeal the conviction.