Judge Charlaine Olmedo denied Danny Masterson’s attempt to dismiss Jane Doe 1’s count against him in his forcible rape case today at a hearing in Los Angeles. Masterson’s attorney Philip Cohen once again tried to persuade the court that the delay between 2004, when the DA’s office first turned down Jane Doe 1’s case, and 2016, when the LAPD reopened it, prejudiced the matter against his client.
Great reporting. Was this Masterson's last chance to avoid a trial? Any other roadblocks he can put up besides firing his lawyers again? Is a trial all but inevitable (barring an act of God/L Ron Hubbard's return) at this point? Long time coming...
They SAY it was delayed due to 'additional evidence,' but I suspect the DA was shamed for her lack of action on this case. I remember sending an outraged email to her office and I sure wasn't alone in that.
Thanks as always to Jeffrey.
Great call from the judge. I'm so relieved for JD1.
Great reporting. Was this Masterson's last chance to avoid a trial? Any other roadblocks he can put up besides firing his lawyers again? Is a trial all but inevitable (barring an act of God/L Ron Hubbard's return) at this point? Long time coming...
Every effort to jiggle jiggle wiggle wiggle
OUT of the lawsuit.
The story of a 40 year Scientologist protected and given air cover by the SCN cult for his rapes.
Is the judge single? Because I LOVE her for her no-nonsense rulings!
Good, it serves him right. Let’s once and for good let Scientology know it’s not above the law
Time to stock up on popcorn for October.
They SAY it was delayed due to 'additional evidence,' but I suspect the DA was shamed for her lack of action on this case. I remember sending an outraged email to her office and I sure wasn't alone in that.
I am formerly known as SarahDB or SDB 😀
I hope they nail him
Good, and it's excellent to have someone on the ground reporting - much appreciated