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'That '70s show' actor Danny Masterson's rape convictions upheld by California appeals court
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What happenedA three-judge panel unanimously found that the “That ’70s Show” actor had failed to demonstrate that the lower court made errors that would warrant granting him a new trial. Here's what to know.
The headline splitThe left frames it as "California appeals court upholds actor Danny Masterson’s rape convictions". The center frames it as "'That '70s show' actor Danny Masterson's rape convictions upheld by California appeals co...".
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WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED
Left / center-leftCalifornia appeals court upholds actor Danny Masterson’s rape convictions
The Seattle Times · Center-left · News report
Center'That '70s show' actor Danny Masterson's rape convictions upheld by California appeals court
WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) · Center · News report
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'That '70s show' actor Danny Masterson's rape convictions upheld by California appeals court
A three-judge panel unanimously found that the “That ’70s Show” actor had failed to demonstrate that the lower court made errors that would warrant granting him a new trial. Here's what to...
