Danny Masterson Moved to Maximum-Security Prison That Once Held Charles Manson

Nearly a year after his conviction on rape charges, Danny Masterson has been moved to a maximum-security prison. Notably, Masterson has been relocated to a prison that once held an infamous criminal. The Wrap reports that the former The '70s Show actor has been sent to Corcoran State Prison in Central California. This is a maximum-security facility that was the home of Charles Manson for many years.

Previously, Masterson was held at North Kern State Prison in Delano, CA, which is a little over 140 miles north of Los Angeles. Notably, this is the same prison where rapper Torey Lanz is being held. While Lanez is serving a 10-year sentence, Masterson's is much longer. In 2023, the actor was sentenced to 30 years to life on a rape conviction. 

Masterson is best known for playing high school slacker Steven Hyde on That '70s Show for the show's eight-season run on Fox. Years later, Masterson and his That '70s Show co-star Ashton Kutcher re-teamed for The Ranch on Netflix. However, in 2017, multiple women filed sexual assault reports against Masterson, prompting Netflix to fire him. Those allegations became charges on three counts of forcible rape relating to incidents involving three women from 2001 to 2003.

The first sexual assault trial against Masterson came to a close in November 2022, with the jury hung on all charges. During his retiral, Masterson was found guilty of two counts of rape against women who previously were members of the Church of Scientology, of which the actor is currently still a member. The jury — made up of seven women and five men — found themselves deadlocked on a third charge after deliberating for a week.

Following his sentencing, Masterson's wife Bijou Phillps filed for divorce. In a statement to TMZ Phillips' attorney, Peter A. Lauzon, explained that the actress made the decision during an "unimaginably hard" time for their family. "Ms. Phillips has decided to file for divorce from her husband during this unfortunate time. Her priority remains with her daughter," Lauzon said. 

"This period has been unimaginably hard on the marriage and the family," Lauzon continued. "Mr. Masterson was always present for Ms. Phillips during her most difficult times of her life. Ms. Phillips acknowledges that Mr. Masterson is a wonderful father to their daughter." As noted by Phillips' lawyer, the couple share one daughter, born in February 2014. The pair have since settled custody as well, with Masterson agreeing to Phillips having full custody.