The people who know Mr. Masterson know his character and know the allegations to be false.
If convicted as charged, Masterson faces a possible maximum sentence of 45 years to life in state prison.
Arraignment is scheduled for Sept. 18.
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The charges follow numerous accusations of sexual misconduct against the actor.
(Bixlers husband is also a plaintiff.)
This is beyond ridiculous, Masterson said in a statement to PEOPLE through his attorney in 2019.
Its a dishonest and hallucinatory publicity stunt.Leah Reminiis taking advantage of these people as pawns in her moneymaking scam.
He has repeatedly denied the claims.
Masterson wasdropped from the Netflix seriesThe Ranchand by his agency, UTA, in the wake of the allegations.
