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This story contains discussion of sexual abuse and sexual assault.
Earlier this month,Danny Mastersonwas sentenced to 30 years to life in prison after being found guilty of raping two women in the 2000s.
Shortly after the sentencing, it was revealed thatAshton KutcherandMila Kuniswrote separateletters of supportfor leniency ahead of Danny’s sentencing.
In his letter, Ashton referred to Danny as a “role model” and said he did “not believe [Danny] is an ongoing harm to society,” ultimately asking that Danny receive a lesser sentence because “having his daughter raised without a present father would [be] a tertiary injustice in and of itself.”
The backlash was swift. Ashley Grace, the wife of Ashton’sThat ’70s ShowcostarTopher Grace,shareda statement on her IG Story about “witnessing society debate and focus their attention what is going to happen to the RAPIST.”
In a subsequentapology videowith Mila, Ashton explained that the letters were requested by Danny’s family to “represent the person that we knew for 25 years” and “were intended for the judge to read and not to undermine the testimony of the victims or retraumatize them in any way.”
Their apology did little to quell the persistent backlash — and, as a result,Timereports that Ashton has stepped down as chairman of the board of Thorn, the anti-child sex abuse organization he founded with ex-wifeDemi Mooreback in 2009.
“Victims of sexual abuse have been historically silenced and the character statement I submitted is yet another painful instance of questioning victims who are brave enough to share their experiences,” he wrote in a statement.
“After my wife and I spent several days of listening, personal reflection, learning, and conversations with survivors and the employees and leadership at Thorn, I have determined the responsible thing for me to do is resign as Chairman of the Board, effectively immediately…I cannot allow my error in judgment to distract from our efforts and the children we serve.”
“The mission must always be the priority and I want to offer my heartfelt apology to all victims of sexual violence and everyone at Thorn who I hurt by what I did,” Kutcher also wrote. “And to the broader advocacy community, I am deeply sorry. I remain proud of what we have accomplished in the past decade and will continue to support Thorn’s work. Thank you for your tireless advocacy and dedication to this cause.”
Social media had plenty to say about Ashton’s decision:
if my choices in my personal life forced me to step down from my role in an anti - sex abuse org i would belike reconsider some of my choices . rive to ashton kutcher but i ’m dissimilar
Ashton Kutcher , Mila Kunis step down from organisation board over Danny Masterson rebound = = you were both on such and important board and you blewit – Why ? ? ? does nt make sensation that you give someone like that a character reference
Translation : Board say step down or you ’re out . apology all around except to the survivor . Whadda guy … News : Ashton Kutcher vacate As Board Chair of Anti - Child Sexual Abuse Organization He Co - establish , by@yasharhttps://t.co / tANw120ymo
Ashton Kutcher head one of the largest and most successful Anti - Child trafficking organizations ever and now front repercussion that has make him to " resign " ( or be removed ) from the organization . It smells like a patch to dealings more fry
i have so many opinions on this but what it boils down to is i hate Ashton kutcherhttps://t.co/or2Fy2LM4B
No one needs to sense unsound for Ashton Kutcher , or Mila Kunis .. he capitalized on his look and modest acting power to rein a $ 200 million destiny . Mila Kunis is worth $ 75 million by herself . If they never work again , they are fix for multiple lifetimes .
Since Ashton Kutcher & Mila Kunis consider Mr. Masterson a " role modelling " I hope authorities are bring a good , long look at the living the couple lead . Such a distressful and creepy description of a convict rapist .
I detest Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis fr they are so grosshttps://t.co/NBSOjOTSyH
Ngl Ashton kutcher eldritch as screwing for that , he acted like he ’s such a full guy and an ally against SA but then he wants to fend for his homie for that shit … have sex him and his wife
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, you can call theNational Sexual Assault Hotlineat 1-800-656-HOPE, which routes the caller to their nearest sexual assault service provider. You can also search for your local centerhere.
