Danny Masterson Is Denied Bail as Judge Declares He Has 'Every Incentive to Flee': Report

Mar. 15, 2025

Danny Masterson.Photo:C Flanigan/Getty

C Flanigan/Getty

Danny Mastersonhas been denied bail pending appeal due to fears the actor would run.

Per the order, Olmedo cited Masterson’s ongoing divorce from his wifeBijou Phillipsas a factor in the court’s decision.

“In light of the fact that defendant has no wife to go home to, defendant now has every incentive to flee and little reason to return to state prison to serve out the remainder of his lengthy sentence should his appeal be unsuccessful,” Olmedo continued.

PEOPLE has reached out to Masterson’s new lawyers, Clifford Gardner and Eric Multhaup, for comment.

Danny Masterson appears in court for his trial.LUCY NICHOLSON/POOL/AFP via Getty

LUCY NICHOLSON/POOL/AFP via Getty

Olmedo’s move to deny the actor bail comes after a hearing this morning at the Downtown Los Angeles Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center for Masterson’s potential appeal.

In May 2023, Masterson wasfound guilty on two counts of rapeafter he was charged in 2020 with forcibly raping three women in separate incidents between 2001 and 2003, per theLos Angeles Times. After jurors deliberated for more than seven days, a third count of rape resulted in a hung jury.

Upon receiving his verdict, L.A. reporter Meghann Cuniff reported thatThe Ranchactordid not register much of a reaction, though his family members were “fighting back tears” and Phillips began to cry.

Cuniff claimed Olmedo told Phillips, “Can you maintain your composure? I know it’s hard. But if not I need you to step outside.” Masterson was then handcuffed and immediately sent to jail.

Several months after his conviction in September,Masterson was sentenced to 30 years to lifein prison for his crimes. In a court sketch, the actor was seenblowing a kissto Phillips before being led away to his cell, perVariety.

Bijou Phillips and Danny Masterson.Jesse Grant/Getty; Joe Scarnici/Getty

Jesse Grant/Getty; Joe Scarnici/Getty

Phillips filed for divorce from the actor later that month, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their split after nearly 12 years of marriage.

“Ms. Phillips has decided to file for divorce from her husband during this unfortunate time. Her priority remains with her daughter,” Phillips' lawyer Peter A. Lauzon told PEOPLE in a statement.

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He continued, “This period has been unimaginably hard on the marriage and the family. 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. She hopes that everyone will respect her family’s privacy in these difficult times.”

source: people.com