The legal team representing the former That show from the 70s Star Danny Masterson recently tried to cancel his upcoming trial for allegations of rape and more from resorting to previously unsuccessful tactics the use of billionaire Rick Caruso’s anti-Scientology advertisements as justification for delaying the trial. However, those allegations were dismissed by Judge Charlaine Olmedo, who confirmed that the plaintiff’s trial would go ahead as planned, as she made further decisions on the case. But it appears the prosecution is considering calling former Scientologist Lisa Marie Presley as a witness.
Danny Masterson’s trial is expected to begin on Tuesday, October 11, unless there are successful last-minute attempts to stop things. He faces three charges of forced rape involving three women, with alleged crimes occurring between 2001 and 2003, which could lead him to prison for more than 45 years if convicted of all three. And there seems to be a possibility that the case will be reversed in one way or another by Lisa Marie Presley, who earlier this year publicly supported Austin Butler’s release as her father in by Baz Luhrman Elvis .
According to Tony Ortega the underground bunker While Judge Olmedo allegedly denied the prosecution’s request to call another prosecutor as an expert witness, Presley should be called as a witness at some point in the trial. Details of his potential relationship are unknown, for obvious reasons, but his involvement would likely confirm suspicions that she was the go-to “Lisa” during Masterson’s 2021 preliminary hearing.
During the hearing, the victim who identified herself as Jane Doe 1 made several references to a friend named “Lisa” who was related to a friend of Masterson’s named Luke Watson, an actor Presley was having an affair with. romantic in the late 1990s. The two were heavily involved in the Church of Scientology at the time, and Presley remained a follower of his until 2016, when she came abruptly connected to her attempts to call leader David Miscavige about her father Ron’s treatment. , who had burned many bridges when he left the Church in 2012.
Jane Doe 1 claimed that after Danny Masterson sexually assaulted her in 2003, she demanded that she not tell anyone, saying in part:
You’re not gonna tell that fucking Lisa. You’re not gonna tell anyone, shit.
Despite suspicions that Lisa Marie Presley had been referenced, she had not been specifically linked to the cause in any way. As such, your arrival in the courtroom could have major repercussions depending on what you witness.
Masterson’s last regular television role before it all went public was alongside his ex. That show from the 70s co-star Ashton Kutcher for the ranchwhich is always available to stream with a netflix subscription . The actor will not be involved in the streaming service’s next series of sequels. That ’90s showwho filming wrapped in July after bringing back other co-stars such as Topher Grace, Laura Prepon, Mila Kunis and others. Despite only for super limited returns .
With the trial kicking off on October 11 with jury selection, more details are likely to be released soon, though it’s unclear how long the legal drama might last before a verdict is delivered.
Source: Cinemablend
