Leah Remini expresses her relief and satisfaction that Danny Masterson has been sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for two counts of forcible rape. She commends the court’s decision and criticizes the Church of Scientology, of which Masterson is a member.
In May, Masterson, 47, was found guilty of two out of three rape charges from incidents that took place between 2001 and 2003. The jury could not reach a unanimous verdict on the third count, involving the rape of a long-term girlfriend. All three accusers of Masterson are former Scientologists.
In a statement, Remini, 53, who left the Church of Scientology in 2013, accuses the organization of using its resources and relationships to evade justice. She claims that Scientology has a history of covering up crimes, including those of a sexual nature.
Remini emphasizes that reporting another Scientologist to law enforcement is considered a serious offense within the church, resulting in the loss of everything, including family, friends, and employment.
During Masterson’s sentencing, Remini, who was present at the trial, expresses admiration for the survivors who read their victim impact statements in court. She states that Masterson’s imprisonment is a relief but acknowledges that the accusers may still face harassment from Scientology.
Remini discusses the ongoing pain for the survivors and their role as beacons of hope for other victims of Scientology. She shares her emotional struggle during the sentencing and highlights the importance of believing and supporting rape survivors.
Masterson had pleaded not guilty to the rape charges leveled against him. The retrial was held after the first trial ended in a mistrial when the jury couldn’t reach unanimous verdicts. During the second trial, the prosecution presented evidence portraying Masterson as a serial rapist protected by high-ranking Scientology officials, alleging that he drugged and raped three women.
Remini’s lawsuit against the Church of Scientology, filed in August, accuses the organization of harassment, stalking, defamation, and other illegal activities. The church has dismissed her lawsuit as baseless and compared her actions to an anti-Semite.
Remini joined the Church of Scientology as a child in 1979 but left in 2013. In 2016, she released the Emmy-winning documentary series “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath.”
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