I am a victim of sexual assault. My attacker was sentenced. People wrote letters to judge regarding him and his sentencing. It was a high profile case (for my area) several people in the public eye wrote on this persons behalf. My attacker was someone people loved, adored, and even looked to for help. Because people wrote letters, I didn’t feel like it diminished my trauma, as I recognized that to many people this person meant a lot to them. Monsters are not monsters to everyone and many live very double lives. I don’t hold any resentment to those who had a different experience or want to remember things in a better light-it’s how they might cope with their own reality. At the end of the day, he was found guilty and is serving time for what he did. PS- I don’t think these letters make much of a difference anyway ..
Thank you, Lu. For sharing. I'm so sorry you went through something so traumatic. Your insight is appreciated, coming from such a personal point of view.
I find them off putting because it’s like someone saying... “I’m sorry he did this BUT he was a great guy to me.” It’s a contrast, somewhat an objection, to what the victim is suing about and a jury decided.
Thank you for posting this. And not having been through what you have, this seems like a reasonable response to letters such as these, especially if you have truly gone through it.
I admire you for not allowing your personal experience to blind you to the fact that someone can be guilty of a heinous crime and yet be a great person to others which is exactly what Danny Masterson and your attacker seem to be ... as I'm sure are many other people. I think it's good to know that people can have this Jekyll and Hyde personality because if you're unfamiliar with its existence you will be unprepared if ever you encounter it. It's hard to get your head around though. I wonder if his friends and family had any idea of this side of his personality - I can imagine they didn't know about the rapes but did they have no inkling at all of this side?
They weren’t supporting some mild misdemeanour, this was multiple rape accusations. They clearly must have thought long and hard about writing those letters and did so anyway (even if they may have thought post verdict they weren’t going to be entered for public release). So own it. The apology video muddies their opinion and Masterson’s wrongdoing (If any).
I don’t know who Masterson is, or his accusers, so I have no dog in this fight. 30 years is a long time for a first offender crime that months ago a jury didn’t feel they had sufficient evidence to review and come to a conclusion, so obviously I’m surprised by such a sentence and question it. That doesn’t mean I don’t believe the victims, it just means based on other similar convictions, it’s an outlier.
And Kutcher? He’s the epitome of a douche and always has been. I’m all for putting allegations in the context of when they occurred, but at no point in recent history has two men betting on French kissing a 14 year old without her knowledge or consent, on camera, been acceptable. You can use ‘countdowns to legal age’ as defence, but that was the media encouraging society for shock value. There was plenty of backlash about that at the time.
I appreciate HnH’s reporting because it’s honest, not because I agree with it (though I generally do). Long May it continue.
The first trial’s judge ruled “drugs” and “Scientology” were not allowed. To understand an entire case like this, understanding Scientology is key to understanding DM. The current judge ruled differently and called an ex Scientologist who is extremely credible given her position in SC prior to escaping. The defense initially stated they would also call their own expert. They called no one. Not one witness or expert
Can we all have a collective moment of empathy/prayers/kind thoughts for DM’s daughter? Regardless of your opinions on the case or feelings about those involved, their guilt or innocence, this child has the trauma of her father going away. That’s sad.
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I am currently learning about how my mother was such a high functioning and prominant member in the community but committed suicide. A person can appear "normal", "kind", "a great friend", or "ethical", and still have another side to them. We are not 2 dimensional.
I understand the internet's uproar with some of the letters, however I also understand why the letters were written.
Your description of Ashton’s involvement in the murder case 22 years ago is untrue, and verifiable untrue by the LAPD. Ashton claimed to have looked in the window, saw red (possibly wine) spilled and left is untrue. Ashton entered the residence, looking for his friend, and found her stabbed 47 times. Naturally he panicked. However, instead of calling 911, he called his team, and he called Danny Masterson while sitting in his car outside her dead body, for an hour. Someone-unknown but likely everyone he called-told him to leave, go about his business and NOT call 911. Which is what he did. He attended a party. The next morning Ashton contacted the LAPD, telling them the lie, but saying he wanted to let them know his fingerprints may be on the door knob. The LAPD detectives knew who had committed the murder, but because Ashton lied, and lied under oath, his testimony made it impossible to arrest/charge Gargiulo with the murder. The defense would have known in discovery (had there been a trial then) that Ashton had so muddied the investigation, thereby screwing the prosecution for a conviction of the actual murder. Reasonable doubt pointing to Ashton who lied would have screwed the DA. Her body wasn’t visible through a window. So, 18 years later he murdered again. Then again in an attempted murder-he was caught via DNA. He was a serial murderer. CBixler was present on the other end of the line when Ashton called Danny. She knew everything including a plan to save himself and his fairly new career and fame. Unfortunately so much of your writing on this case is simply false. Knowing Hollywood and Scientology to be the ultimate liars and cover up artists, why would you not dig a little deeper. Ashton and Mila’s “apology” rather POW style video put him in the path of lots of hate and vitriol, and rightly so. His letter called a just convicted rapist a “role model”. Masterson and Kutcher are not role models in any sense. And Kutcher-once the real story is made more public-def ruined his sweet faced philanthropist reputation
I’m sorry-I don’t know what you edited. Was it the piece about Ashton’s lie on the night his friend was murdered? If so, great. I do think Ashton and Danny’s friendship was built on not just locker room boy banter, but more. And certainly, after Ashton got bad advice about not calling 911 and lying then that meant Scientology had a lot of dirt on Ashton. That’s how they operate. The celebrities are treated very differently than others in Scientology. And prior to Lisa Marie Presley’s death, she was on the prosecutions witness list. She was friends with all the JD’s but especially CB. She had left Scientology and despised David Miscavige. And if called, it would have been a whole different trial. Not saying SC had her killed-that’s unlikely. But just imagine the truth she took with her
I did not know this! Scientology sounds evil. Even the name is weird like what is that? How did this group get so powerful that they could cover up something horrific like that? I see Ashton on a different light after this. I don’t care if your career is just starting or whatnot but when you see a young woman who has been stabbed multiple times you pick up the phone and call the police! What kind of career is worth a woman losing her life over and the women who were killed later on. Was he scared that he would have been implicated later on? Lies always catch up with you in the end. I’ve watched documentaries and read books by former members but it sounds like a sadistic cult. Signing a billion year contract?! WTF is that? Regarding the apology I get why they did it and I get why they shouldn’t have. But I like the fact that opinions are being said without anyone get slammed for them (so far!)
Scientology was invented by a science fiction writer L Ron Hubbard in 1952 after he became bankrupt over loss of royalties to one of his many books. He famously said-you can’t make money as a writer, but you can if you start a religion. It’s a cult, and like all cults it involves sexual exploits and abuse. They even covered up a murder of one of their female members. Why they haven’t been destroyed and why the IRS gave them tax exemptions is a mystery to me. You should explore it. It’s quite disgusting
ive also recently learned that the original founder was familiar with the MK Ultra projects (government funded special unit designed to test different mind control tactics) and incorporated similar tactics into the religions foundation.
I sympathize with the women Danny hurt and agree they deserve justice 100 %. It sounds like they've been through hell and back. I believe them. I also believe Chrissy. I believe you can be a girlfriend and also be raped. BUT, I also understand why AK & MK wrote the letters. Rape is usually not a crime people witness. It's meant to be hidden and DM seems to have done a pretty good job of hiding it from everyone. The people writing the letters simply do not know, and can not fathom their friend ( the one they knew) could do that. It's just a part of the process. I’m not sure if it even makes much difference in the sentencing. I honestly think it helps the people who have to write the letter cope with the loss they will be experiencing. IDK just my two cents.
AaronSmithLevin goes into depth about the role Kutcher played in allowing a serial killer to kill again. Which is what CassieBixler is referring to when talking about Ashton's call to Masterson. As DianeWhitten states, these are FACTS directly from the LAPD. Horrible to know for a FACT that Ashton saw his date slaughtered, called his "team" instead of calling 911, then went on to the party he was to attend with his murdered girlfriend.
IMO, this is a major part of the uproar re Kutcher and wife:
The folks who manage to leave Scientology (except some of the famous ones) are hounded, followed, and Miscavige and his goons do everything possible to make sure they’re ruined. Including calling the IRS (that’s rich huh?) sponsors of podcasts, journalist, etc. They want you ruined. I’m so happy so many have been brave enough to know that although living under constant harassment (even killing peoples pets) David Miscavige will never sue anyone since he’s lost all his lawsuits over the years including the last one against Time. And Ashton will not sue. Because if they did, discovery would be opened up and a ton of deep rot and criminality would be finally uncovered. So, rather than calling out those that are brave enough to expose them, I applaud them. Cause in most cases, these folks left Scientology with zero skills as most never attended school. All they know is the cult life. And to this day, Sept 11 2023, they are still being hounded
Yes. The fact that if Ashton would’ve just called 911 and this murderer could have been arrested and not killed again, makes Ashton look all the worse. Another personality trait to examine is why your first instinct is to call your “team”. My mind would be (I would think) so in shock and scared that I don’t think I would consider my career. 911 would be my only call
Pretty sure he called his team because he was scared that he would be blamed for her murder. He walked into her house where she was stabbed 30+ times, he was her boyfriend, he would have been the prime suspect. Even if/when they found the real killer, his reputation and life would have been ruined immediately by the press of it all. The paparazzi and tabloids would have never let it go, he would never get another movie/show. She was already dead, there was nothing he could do to save her, so he wanted to make sure he saved himself and didn't get in trouble and didn't ruin his career/life over it. It's easy to understand why he did what he did. Anyone who would immediately call 911 in his situation would be dumb, you can't trust law enforcement, especially when he would have looked so guilty.
I don’t think there’s a disagreement on why he called his team, we get that. What’s questionable is when you’re faced with that reality as a human how are you able to be calm and collected to rationalize calling your ‘team’ and buddies prior than getting this woman help. He was able to go to a party after. I know my body would be physically shaking with anxiety
I agree. So many are pointing out the fact that he was freaking out and no one knows what they’d do personally in that situation. However, Danny Masterson’s victims’ credibility is being questioned bc “they waited so long to report the rape.” Also, they didn’t. They reported the rapes after they happened. My point is, even if they did wait to come forward w their stories, why the double standard? I’m sure he did freak out. I’m sure it was traumatizing and he wasn’t thinking clearly. Just like rape victims, actual victims, are traumatized and not thinking clearly either. Why are so many extending grace to Ashton bc he freaked out? While traumatized rape victims should immediately report their rape, which these victims did, or they’re not credible.
Then why would you want to examine what about his personality would make him call his team instead of calling 911 if there's no disagreement on why he called his team first? I highly doubt he was calm and collected. I'm sure he was filled with anxiety and fear all night, even when he had to go to the party so that he would essentially have an alibi. I'm sure he was riddled with anxiety for a while. Also, the woman COULDN'T be helped, she was dead, I'm sure he was absolutely freaking out while making those calls, not calm and collected. People make mistakes and I'm sure he is bothered by the fact that him lying to protect himself caused the real killer to get away and kill again. Doesn't make him a monster, he didn't kill anyone, he made a mistake. You don't know how anyone feels, regardless of what they portray to the public.
I think me questioning why his first instinct wasn't to first call 911, over thinking of himself is very valid. We also do not know if the woman was deceased or not, we can only speculate. Maybe he could have saved her, most likely not.
Yikes. So Bixler knew and did/said nothing? Sounds like she is equally as responsible. If what you claim is true, Ashton was dealing with trauma and shock from what he witnessed. Bixler on the other hand was a witness. And said nothing.
Bixler was a victim inside a cult, brainwashed and unable to even take care of herself ! Ashton was a celebrity on the rise who should have called 911. Their mindsets and motives were very different. Why do you think all the women who finally escape cults require years of de-programming in a normal world? I wouldn’t blame them knowing they’ve been sexually and physically assaulted by not just the Danny Masterson of the world but by Scientology itself. Once you report a rape by a Scientologist inside Scientology you are immediately blamed and punished.
Not the same. Ashton Kutcher was a material witness to a murder, having discovered the body. Bixler was a witness to Ashton telling his serial rapist role model what Ashton did. You can see the difference, right?
I’ve been watching old interviews on the Dick Cavett show on Tubi and it’s beyond refreshing to see how blunt actors were back in the day. They said what they said and they owned it. No pandering. I wonder exactly when things got so fragile in the world timeline?
I love your take on just about everything… this is an instance where I think you and I probably disagree on some of the issues. With that said, even if I disagreed with your point entirely, I’d fight to the death for your right to express your thoughts and opinions. And seriously, as a veteran, I took my oath seriously to defend the Constitution. If only people understood the stupidity of trying to silence differing opinions and voices of dissent…
Letters to a judge are based on personal perspectives. I hope I never have a friend who says “I’d totally stick up for her because she’s helped me so much, but if I do some people I don’t even know might not like me.”
if we re-watch the so-called "apology" video, everyone should realize that neither of them ever apologized for writing their letters. They simply let public know they are aware of "the pain" they may have caused others by doing so. Every MSM outlet displayed vid as an "apology" but, they literally never apologized for ACTUALLY WRITING the letters. Dunno, I think It was actually a smart move on their part - or their team's part.
I typically enjoy reading the different points of view on these types of stories. This story had me cringing though on the reporting. I worked in the judicial system and yes his sentence was stronger (as should be expected for most rapists) different Counties/Judges/Juries will deliver harsher punishments. Just because his sentence was longer doesn't mean that most rapists shouldn't receive the same type of punishment. They traumatize and torture their victims. I was a huge fan of Danny Masterson, and from what I understand, new evidence (which must have been pretty damning) and new witness reports were brought into this trial that weren't allowed in the previous. From what I also understand, medical reports were submitted. I read pieces of the Jane Doe testimonies from the first trial and they were absolutely horrific and one even involved a weapon. Chrissie outed herself as one of the Jane Doe's early on in the accusations she never wanted to be anonymous, so her coming forward so strongly doesn't surprise me. I imagine if I was raped repeatedly I wouldn't be so silent when my rapist was finally convicted and if I felt people were standing up for them. The other Jane Doe's have not been as vocal in the media or social media. Also, Ashton Kutcher has somewhat of a reputation of not being a stand up guy himself. Most of the most horrible monsters have been said to be charming men, stand up guys that people "would trust with their daughters." Darkness resides in shadows. I wholeheartedly agree with Christina Ricci's statement on the matter.
Man, I could care less about Danny, let’s talk about Bijou. We all have skeletons in our closet and hers is riddled with bullying (fat shaming that guy from Mean Girls), weird father shit, talk about trauma with men. Sure she’s iconic, and has a bangin’ body and cool sexy voice but her ending up with this guy is as shady as Scientology is. And I’m here for it all! As for Ashton and Mila, I canceled him after Demi had to change her twitter handle from @Mrs.Kutcher to whatever it is now. Kutcher and Mila deserve the bed they’ve made, they play the game. they’re rich and privileged, now they can move from LA to a ranch in bumblefuck who cares and make wine. Yawn.
People are complex and multifaceted. DM may be a monster and he may also be a good friend, loving partner and caring involved dad. He can be both a horrible person and a good friend and family member. It is actually not mutually exclusive.
The justice system has place for letters like this be received and considered if people have an issue with that let them try and change the process.
Don't go after people who are capable of both loving someone who has done awful things and recognizing the harm they may have caused just because you arent capable of it yourself.
Great take on the other side. I love reading Jessica’s stuff, even if I disagree, because she provides the other side that we wouldn’t have heard or seen otherwise. We should all be hearing both sides, reviewing FACTS, and be making educated decisions that have a decent amount of common sense. Instead, I see a bunch of sheep that believe whatever the popular opinion is on social media or spewed in MSM. The state of our country is horrifying. At least we get a well-rounded take on stories from Jessica.
I think there’s a betrayal in knowing that these people you were close to at one point would come to the defence of someone who hurt you. It makes you look like the crazy one for speaking out when people who know better take another person’s side. These weren’t random people, these were people she knew very well at one point in her life
I read those character letters and cried. I can't imagine what his family and friends are going through. I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy. I really dont understand Chrissie Bixler's outrage, her so called rapist is in jail and his life destroyed. Why not let his close friends and relatives speak their mind and give them peace, they lost something too..
Sep 12, 2023·edited Sep 12, 2023Liked by Jessica Reed Kraus
I followed the Golden State Killer’s trial/sentencing closely as he committed many of his crimes in my neighborhood and, in fact, was living less than 4 miles from me when he was caught. During sentencing, the letters from family and friends were very similar in nature to the letters requesting leniency for Danny. As i listened to DeAngelo’s loved ones letters being read, it blew my mind that this heinous rapist and murderer who tormented (gleefully) his community and victims could also be the dad who raised his daughters and helped them through college. He was the uncle who was beloved and faithful and was the friend who’s character and nature was never - for even a minute - questioned. I even had a close friend who had been an FBI analyst and knew DeAngelo. He was gobsmacked when the news broke. All this to say…as compelling as the letters are, and as much as I believe them to be sincere and true, they in no way, tell the whole story about Danny Masterson.
I wish people would stop bowing down to the internet mob. Who cares what they say? The Ashton & Mila apology was not needed & lame. Stand your ground. I don’t think their letters said anything attack worthy.
I think we should name that, they didn't actually apologize for the letters themselves. They apologized if the letters caused any pain to victims out there or the ones relating to this case. They are probably annoyed while making this video, because they feel this should be known and it is not. With that being said - everyone who is anyone needs to read Chanel Milller's book KNOW MY NAME. She touches on character letters in her book and how it impacted her during her trial against her rapist.
I am a victim of sexual assault. My attacker was sentenced. People wrote letters to judge regarding him and his sentencing. It was a high profile case (for my area) several people in the public eye wrote on this persons behalf. My attacker was someone people loved, adored, and even looked to for help. Because people wrote letters, I didn’t feel like it diminished my trauma, as I recognized that to many people this person meant a lot to them. Monsters are not monsters to everyone and many live very double lives. I don’t hold any resentment to those who had a different experience or want to remember things in a better light-it’s how they might cope with their own reality. At the end of the day, he was found guilty and is serving time for what he did. PS- I don’t think these letters make much of a difference anyway ..
Thank you, Lu. For sharing. I'm so sorry you went through something so traumatic. Your insight is appreciated, coming from such a personal point of view.
Much love xx
I find them off putting because it’s like someone saying... “I’m sorry he did this BUT he was a great guy to me.” It’s a contrast, somewhat an objection, to what the victim is suing about and a jury decided.
And that would be hurtful to a victim and perhaps make them want to lash out at those who wrote the letters.
Precisely
Well said
Thank you for posting this. And not having been through what you have, this seems like a reasonable response to letters such as these, especially if you have truly gone through it.
I admire you for not allowing your personal experience to blind you to the fact that someone can be guilty of a heinous crime and yet be a great person to others which is exactly what Danny Masterson and your attacker seem to be ... as I'm sure are many other people. I think it's good to know that people can have this Jekyll and Hyde personality because if you're unfamiliar with its existence you will be unprepared if ever you encounter it. It's hard to get your head around though. I wonder if his friends and family had any idea of this side of his personality - I can imagine they didn't know about the rapes but did they have no inkling at all of this side?
They weren’t supporting some mild misdemeanour, this was multiple rape accusations. They clearly must have thought long and hard about writing those letters and did so anyway (even if they may have thought post verdict they weren’t going to be entered for public release). So own it. The apology video muddies their opinion and Masterson’s wrongdoing (If any).
I don’t know who Masterson is, or his accusers, so I have no dog in this fight. 30 years is a long time for a first offender crime that months ago a jury didn’t feel they had sufficient evidence to review and come to a conclusion, so obviously I’m surprised by such a sentence and question it. That doesn’t mean I don’t believe the victims, it just means based on other similar convictions, it’s an outlier.
And Kutcher? He’s the epitome of a douche and always has been. I’m all for putting allegations in the context of when they occurred, but at no point in recent history has two men betting on French kissing a 14 year old without her knowledge or consent, on camera, been acceptable. You can use ‘countdowns to legal age’ as defence, but that was the media encouraging society for shock value. There was plenty of backlash about that at the time.
I appreciate HnH’s reporting because it’s honest, not because I agree with it (though I generally do). Long May it continue.
Thank you Alice for honest response
The first trial’s judge ruled “drugs” and “Scientology” were not allowed. To understand an entire case like this, understanding Scientology is key to understanding DM. The current judge ruled differently and called an ex Scientologist who is extremely credible given her position in SC prior to escaping. The defense initially stated they would also call their own expert. They called no one. Not one witness or expert
It was the same judge.
Apologies you are correct
All good.
Yes to this 👏
Can we all have a collective moment of empathy/prayers/kind thoughts for DM’s daughter? Regardless of your opinions on the case or feelings about those involved, their guilt or innocence, this child has the trauma of her father going away. That’s sad.
Yes. I always try and highlight this and of course get attacked for it.
absolutely the worst collateral damage. Poor thing 💔💔
It’s so upsetting
Ugh absolutely as a mother I worry about that little girl.
I am currently learning about how my mother was such a high functioning and prominant member in the community but committed suicide. A person can appear "normal", "kind", "a great friend", or "ethical", and still have another side to them. We are not 2 dimensional.
I understand the internet's uproar with some of the letters, however I also understand why the letters were written.
Then you are a balanced mind and a reader I appreciate
"Grow a backbone and stand your ground instead of catering to the onslaught of online attacks. People will get over it." 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I find it revealing that theybdidbt think of writing these letters themselves. "Dm family asked thrm to write these letters".
Your description of Ashton’s involvement in the murder case 22 years ago is untrue, and verifiable untrue by the LAPD. Ashton claimed to have looked in the window, saw red (possibly wine) spilled and left is untrue. Ashton entered the residence, looking for his friend, and found her stabbed 47 times. Naturally he panicked. However, instead of calling 911, he called his team, and he called Danny Masterson while sitting in his car outside her dead body, for an hour. Someone-unknown but likely everyone he called-told him to leave, go about his business and NOT call 911. Which is what he did. He attended a party. The next morning Ashton contacted the LAPD, telling them the lie, but saying he wanted to let them know his fingerprints may be on the door knob. The LAPD detectives knew who had committed the murder, but because Ashton lied, and lied under oath, his testimony made it impossible to arrest/charge Gargiulo with the murder. The defense would have known in discovery (had there been a trial then) that Ashton had so muddied the investigation, thereby screwing the prosecution for a conviction of the actual murder. Reasonable doubt pointing to Ashton who lied would have screwed the DA. Her body wasn’t visible through a window. So, 18 years later he murdered again. Then again in an attempted murder-he was caught via DNA. He was a serial murderer. CBixler was present on the other end of the line when Ashton called Danny. She knew everything including a plan to save himself and his fairly new career and fame. Unfortunately so much of your writing on this case is simply false. Knowing Hollywood and Scientology to be the ultimate liars and cover up artists, why would you not dig a little deeper. Ashton and Mila’s “apology” rather POW style video put him in the path of lots of hate and vitriol, and rightly so. His letter called a just convicted rapist a “role model”. Masterson and Kutcher are not role models in any sense. And Kutcher-once the real story is made more public-def ruined his sweet faced philanthropist reputation
Thank you, I edited it. You're right.
I’m sorry-I don’t know what you edited. Was it the piece about Ashton’s lie on the night his friend was murdered? If so, great. I do think Ashton and Danny’s friendship was built on not just locker room boy banter, but more. And certainly, after Ashton got bad advice about not calling 911 and lying then that meant Scientology had a lot of dirt on Ashton. That’s how they operate. The celebrities are treated very differently than others in Scientology. And prior to Lisa Marie Presley’s death, she was on the prosecutions witness list. She was friends with all the JD’s but especially CB. She had left Scientology and despised David Miscavige. And if called, it would have been a whole different trial. Not saying SC had her killed-that’s unlikely. But just imagine the truth she took with her
I did not know this! Scientology sounds evil. Even the name is weird like what is that? How did this group get so powerful that they could cover up something horrific like that? I see Ashton on a different light after this. I don’t care if your career is just starting or whatnot but when you see a young woman who has been stabbed multiple times you pick up the phone and call the police! What kind of career is worth a woman losing her life over and the women who were killed later on. Was he scared that he would have been implicated later on? Lies always catch up with you in the end. I’ve watched documentaries and read books by former members but it sounds like a sadistic cult. Signing a billion year contract?! WTF is that? Regarding the apology I get why they did it and I get why they shouldn’t have. But I like the fact that opinions are being said without anyone get slammed for them (so far!)
Scientology was invented by a science fiction writer L Ron Hubbard in 1952 after he became bankrupt over loss of royalties to one of his many books. He famously said-you can’t make money as a writer, but you can if you start a religion. It’s a cult, and like all cults it involves sexual exploits and abuse. They even covered up a murder of one of their female members. Why they haven’t been destroyed and why the IRS gave them tax exemptions is a mystery to me. You should explore it. It’s quite disgusting
ive also recently learned that the original founder was familiar with the MK Ultra projects (government funded special unit designed to test different mind control tactics) and incorporated similar tactics into the religions foundation.
Yes. It will take you a year to deep dive into the evilness at Scientology
I sympathize with the women Danny hurt and agree they deserve justice 100 %. It sounds like they've been through hell and back. I believe them. I also believe Chrissy. I believe you can be a girlfriend and also be raped. BUT, I also understand why AK & MK wrote the letters. Rape is usually not a crime people witness. It's meant to be hidden and DM seems to have done a pretty good job of hiding it from everyone. The people writing the letters simply do not know, and can not fathom their friend ( the one they knew) could do that. It's just a part of the process. I’m not sure if it even makes much difference in the sentencing. I honestly think it helps the people who have to write the letter cope with the loss they will be experiencing. IDK just my two cents.
What did you edit? I don’t see any changes
Has Jessica edited her inaccuracies?
No idea. Can’t see it
AaronSmithLevin goes into depth about the role Kutcher played in allowing a serial killer to kill again. Which is what CassieBixler is referring to when talking about Ashton's call to Masterson. As DianeWhitten states, these are FACTS directly from the LAPD. Horrible to know for a FACT that Ashton saw his date slaughtered, called his "team" instead of calling 911, then went on to the party he was to attend with his murdered girlfriend.
IMO, this is a major part of the uproar re Kutcher and wife:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sG3T8Wk3hj0&t=906sf
The folks who manage to leave Scientology (except some of the famous ones) are hounded, followed, and Miscavige and his goons do everything possible to make sure they’re ruined. Including calling the IRS (that’s rich huh?) sponsors of podcasts, journalist, etc. They want you ruined. I’m so happy so many have been brave enough to know that although living under constant harassment (even killing peoples pets) David Miscavige will never sue anyone since he’s lost all his lawsuits over the years including the last one against Time. And Ashton will not sue. Because if they did, discovery would be opened up and a ton of deep rot and criminality would be finally uncovered. So, rather than calling out those that are brave enough to expose them, I applaud them. Cause in most cases, these folks left Scientology with zero skills as most never attended school. All they know is the cult life. And to this day, Sept 11 2023, they are still being hounded
Hopefully, Leah Remini's lawsuit should be the beginning of the death knell for Miscavage and his bizarre cult.
And perhaps we'll finally know what happened to ShellyMiscavage.
Omg yes what did happen to her!!
I think she’s been sighted recently. But David Miscavige has gone into hiding. The process servers can’t find him to subpoena him!
Maybe there should be character letters for each person contributing a character letter.
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Yes. The fact that if Ashton would’ve just called 911 and this murderer could have been arrested and not killed again, makes Ashton look all the worse. Another personality trait to examine is why your first instinct is to call your “team”. My mind would be (I would think) so in shock and scared that I don’t think I would consider my career. 911 would be my only call
Pretty sure he called his team because he was scared that he would be blamed for her murder. He walked into her house where she was stabbed 30+ times, he was her boyfriend, he would have been the prime suspect. Even if/when they found the real killer, his reputation and life would have been ruined immediately by the press of it all. The paparazzi and tabloids would have never let it go, he would never get another movie/show. She was already dead, there was nothing he could do to save her, so he wanted to make sure he saved himself and didn't get in trouble and didn't ruin his career/life over it. It's easy to understand why he did what he did. Anyone who would immediately call 911 in his situation would be dumb, you can't trust law enforcement, especially when he would have looked so guilty.
I don’t think there’s a disagreement on why he called his team, we get that. What’s questionable is when you’re faced with that reality as a human how are you able to be calm and collected to rationalize calling your ‘team’ and buddies prior than getting this woman help. He was able to go to a party after. I know my body would be physically shaking with anxiety
I agree. So many are pointing out the fact that he was freaking out and no one knows what they’d do personally in that situation. However, Danny Masterson’s victims’ credibility is being questioned bc “they waited so long to report the rape.” Also, they didn’t. They reported the rapes after they happened. My point is, even if they did wait to come forward w their stories, why the double standard? I’m sure he did freak out. I’m sure it was traumatizing and he wasn’t thinking clearly. Just like rape victims, actual victims, are traumatized and not thinking clearly either. Why are so many extending grace to Ashton bc he freaked out? While traumatized rape victims should immediately report their rape, which these victims did, or they’re not credible.
Then why would you want to examine what about his personality would make him call his team instead of calling 911 if there's no disagreement on why he called his team first? I highly doubt he was calm and collected. I'm sure he was filled with anxiety and fear all night, even when he had to go to the party so that he would essentially have an alibi. I'm sure he was riddled with anxiety for a while. Also, the woman COULDN'T be helped, she was dead, I'm sure he was absolutely freaking out while making those calls, not calm and collected. People make mistakes and I'm sure he is bothered by the fact that him lying to protect himself caused the real killer to get away and kill again. Doesn't make him a monster, he didn't kill anyone, he made a mistake. You don't know how anyone feels, regardless of what they portray to the public.
I think me questioning why his first instinct wasn't to first call 911, over thinking of himself is very valid. We also do not know if the woman was deceased or not, we can only speculate. Maybe he could have saved her, most likely not.
Yikes. So Bixler knew and did/said nothing? Sounds like she is equally as responsible. If what you claim is true, Ashton was dealing with trauma and shock from what he witnessed. Bixler on the other hand was a witness. And said nothing.
Bixler was a victim inside a cult, brainwashed and unable to even take care of herself ! Ashton was a celebrity on the rise who should have called 911. Their mindsets and motives were very different. Why do you think all the women who finally escape cults require years of de-programming in a normal world? I wouldn’t blame them knowing they’ve been sexually and physically assaulted by not just the Danny Masterson of the world but by Scientology itself. Once you report a rape by a Scientologist inside Scientology you are immediately blamed and punished.
Not the same. Ashton Kutcher was a material witness to a murder, having discovered the body. Bixler was a witness to Ashton telling his serial rapist role model what Ashton did. You can see the difference, right?
I’m in total agreement; flabbergasted here
Couldn’t have put it better myself
AMEN!!
I’ve been watching old interviews on the Dick Cavett show on Tubi and it’s beyond refreshing to see how blunt actors were back in the day. They said what they said and they owned it. No pandering. I wonder exactly when things got so fragile in the world timeline?
This is so true! I miss those days. They were so much more authentic.
Before cancel culture 😞
For real 💯
I love your take on just about everything… this is an instance where I think you and I probably disagree on some of the issues. With that said, even if I disagreed with your point entirely, I’d fight to the death for your right to express your thoughts and opinions. And seriously, as a veteran, I took my oath seriously to defend the Constitution. If only people understood the stupidity of trying to silence differing opinions and voices of dissent…
Letters to a judge are based on personal perspectives. I hope I never have a friend who says “I’d totally stick up for her because she’s helped me so much, but if I do some people I don’t even know might not like me.”
Thank you Tracie! You are who I write for. Even if you don't agree with some of it. xx
I cringed as well when I saw the apologies. Come on, man. Just own it.
right?!
if we re-watch the so-called "apology" video, everyone should realize that neither of them ever apologized for writing their letters. They simply let public know they are aware of "the pain" they may have caused others by doing so. Every MSM outlet displayed vid as an "apology" but, they literally never apologized for ACTUALLY WRITING the letters. Dunno, I think It was actually a smart move on their part - or their team's part.
Thank you! I thought I was the only one who keyed in on this.
I typically enjoy reading the different points of view on these types of stories. This story had me cringing though on the reporting. I worked in the judicial system and yes his sentence was stronger (as should be expected for most rapists) different Counties/Judges/Juries will deliver harsher punishments. Just because his sentence was longer doesn't mean that most rapists shouldn't receive the same type of punishment. They traumatize and torture their victims. I was a huge fan of Danny Masterson, and from what I understand, new evidence (which must have been pretty damning) and new witness reports were brought into this trial that weren't allowed in the previous. From what I also understand, medical reports were submitted. I read pieces of the Jane Doe testimonies from the first trial and they were absolutely horrific and one even involved a weapon. Chrissie outed herself as one of the Jane Doe's early on in the accusations she never wanted to be anonymous, so her coming forward so strongly doesn't surprise me. I imagine if I was raped repeatedly I wouldn't be so silent when my rapist was finally convicted and if I felt people were standing up for them. The other Jane Doe's have not been as vocal in the media or social media. Also, Ashton Kutcher has somewhat of a reputation of not being a stand up guy himself. Most of the most horrible monsters have been said to be charming men, stand up guys that people "would trust with their daughters." Darkness resides in shadows. I wholeheartedly agree with Christina Ricci's statement on the matter.
Man, I could care less about Danny, let’s talk about Bijou. We all have skeletons in our closet and hers is riddled with bullying (fat shaming that guy from Mean Girls), weird father shit, talk about trauma with men. Sure she’s iconic, and has a bangin’ body and cool sexy voice but her ending up with this guy is as shady as Scientology is. And I’m here for it all! As for Ashton and Mila, I canceled him after Demi had to change her twitter handle from @Mrs.Kutcher to whatever it is now. Kutcher and Mila deserve the bed they’ve made, they play the game. they’re rich and privileged, now they can move from LA to a ranch in bumblefuck who cares and make wine. Yawn.
this was unexpected and made me laugh. out loud.
Oh bijou..... the dad stuff.... she sure seems to now have a history of not believing sexual assault victims.
thissss! I'd love more on the Phillips family tree
omg talk about tangled webs
Santa ynez beats trashy LA all day, I hope she can move forward and find peace.
agree
People are complex and multifaceted. DM may be a monster and he may also be a good friend, loving partner and caring involved dad. He can be both a horrible person and a good friend and family member. It is actually not mutually exclusive.
The justice system has place for letters like this be received and considered if people have an issue with that let them try and change the process.
Don't go after people who are capable of both loving someone who has done awful things and recognizing the harm they may have caused just because you arent capable of it yourself.
Thank you for being a voice of reason!
Great take on the other side. I love reading Jessica’s stuff, even if I disagree, because she provides the other side that we wouldn’t have heard or seen otherwise. We should all be hearing both sides, reviewing FACTS, and be making educated decisions that have a decent amount of common sense. Instead, I see a bunch of sheep that believe whatever the popular opinion is on social media or spewed in MSM. The state of our country is horrifying. At least we get a well-rounded take on stories from Jessica.
thank you Lindsey. X
I think there’s a betrayal in knowing that these people you were close to at one point would come to the defence of someone who hurt you. It makes you look like the crazy one for speaking out when people who know better take another person’s side. These weren’t random people, these were people she knew very well at one point in her life
I read those character letters and cried. I can't imagine what his family and friends are going through. I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy. I really dont understand Chrissie Bixler's outrage, her so called rapist is in jail and his life destroyed. Why not let his close friends and relatives speak their mind and give them peace, they lost something too..
I followed the Golden State Killer’s trial/sentencing closely as he committed many of his crimes in my neighborhood and, in fact, was living less than 4 miles from me when he was caught. During sentencing, the letters from family and friends were very similar in nature to the letters requesting leniency for Danny. As i listened to DeAngelo’s loved ones letters being read, it blew my mind that this heinous rapist and murderer who tormented (gleefully) his community and victims could also be the dad who raised his daughters and helped them through college. He was the uncle who was beloved and faithful and was the friend who’s character and nature was never - for even a minute - questioned. I even had a close friend who had been an FBI analyst and knew DeAngelo. He was gobsmacked when the news broke. All this to say…as compelling as the letters are, and as much as I believe them to be sincere and true, they in no way, tell the whole story about Danny Masterson.
I wish people would stop bowing down to the internet mob. Who cares what they say? The Ashton & Mila apology was not needed & lame. Stand your ground. I don’t think their letters said anything attack worthy.
Amen. The #MeToo mob will come and they are not cute
I think we should name that, they didn't actually apologize for the letters themselves. They apologized if the letters caused any pain to victims out there or the ones relating to this case. They are probably annoyed while making this video, because they feel this should be known and it is not. With that being said - everyone who is anyone needs to read Chanel Milller's book KNOW MY NAME. She touches on character letters in her book and how it impacted her during her trial against her rapist.