The civil lawsuit against 'That 70s Show' actor&nbsp;Danny Masterson has seen some development.&nbsp; 
 
According to a court order obtained by People.com, a&nbsp;judge has ruled that the civil lawsuit against&nbsp;Danny&nbsp;must be arbitrated through the Church of Scientology,

The civil lawsuit was filed in August 2019 by Chrissie Carnell Bixler, her musician husband Cedric Bixler-Zavala, Marie Bobette Riales and two Jane Does claiming that the Church's agents stalked and intimidated them after they reported allegations against Masterson to police.

The civil lawsuit is separate from the ongoing criminal action against Masterson.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/that-70s-show-actor-masterson-charged-with-multiple-rapes-306650"> The actor was charged in June with raping three women in separate incidents </a>occurring between 2001 and 2003 — allegations that Masterson, who has an arraignment scheduled for Jan. 6, has denied.

In Los Angeles County Superior Court the judge&nbsp;ruled that the civil complaints against the&nbsp;actor must be resolved through "religious arbitration" due to an existing arbitration agreement among the involved parties, as per the court order. 
 
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In response to the court order, Masterson’s attorney Andrew Brettler was quoted saying "This was absolutely the correct result. We look forward to arbitrating the claims, as the Court directed." 
 
In the suit, Carnell Bixler claimed Masterson sexually assaulted her multiple times while they were dating in 2001 and 2002.&nbsp; The star of television's 'That '70s Show' and 'The Ranch' allegedly raped the women, all in their twenties at the time, "by force or fear" in separate incidents between 2001 and 2003.&nbsp;

After Carnell Bixler reported the sexual assault to police, Bixler-Zavala alleged in the lawsuit, "agents of the defendants" poisoned their dogs, assaulted them with cars and made harassing phone calls.

If found guilty, the actor could face a possible maximum sentence of 45 years to life in state prison.

Masterson's arraignment was scheduled for November, but after his attorney, Thomas Mesereau, appeared before a Los Angeles judge and argued that the rape case was "politically motivated", it was postponed to Jan. 6.

Masterson, who has not yet entered a plea in the case, remains free on bail for&nbsp;$3.3 million and has continued to deny the allegations.

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The civil lawsuit against 'That 70s Show' actor Danny Masterson has seen some development. According to a court order obtained by People.com, a judge has ruled that the civil lawsuit against Danny must be arbitrated through the Church of Scientology, The civil lawsuit was filed in August 2019 by Chrissie Carnell Bixler, her musician husband Cedric Bixler-Zavala, Marie Bobette Riales and two Jane Does claiming that the Church's agents stalked and intimidated them after they reported allegations against Masterson to police.

The civil lawsuit against 'That 70s Show' actor Danny Masterson has seen some development. According to a court order obtained by People.com, a judge has ruled that the civil lawsuit against Danny must be arbitrated through the Church of Scientology, The civil lawsuit was filed in August 2019 by Chrissie Carnell Bixler, her musician husband Cedric Bixler-Zavala, Marie Bobette Riales and two Jane Does claiming that the Church's agents stalked and intimidated them after they reported allegations against Masterson to police. The civil lawsuit is separate from the ongoing criminal action against Masterson. The actor was charged in June with raping three women in separate incidents occurring between 2001 and 2003 — allegations that Masterson, who has an arraignment scheduled for Jan. 6, has denied. In Los Angeles County Superior Court the judge ruled that the civil complaints against the actor must be resolved through "religious arbitration" due to an existing arbitration agreement among the involved parties, as per the court order. Also read: Netflix fires 'The Ranch' actor Danny Masterson over rape allegations In response to the court order, Masterson’s attorney Andrew Brettler was quoted saying "This was absolutely the correct result. We look forward to arbitrating the claims, as the Court directed." In the suit, Carnell Bixler claimed Masterson sexually assaulted her multiple times while they were dating in 2001 and 2002. The star of television's 'That '70s Show' and 'The Ranch' allegedly raped the women, all in their twenties at the time, "by force or fear" in separate incidents between 2001 and 2003. After Carnell Bixler reported the sexual assault to police, Bixler-Zavala alleged in the lawsuit, "agents of the defendants" poisoned their dogs, assaulted them with cars and made harassing phone calls. If found guilty, the actor could face a possible maximum sentence of 45 years to life in state prison. Masterson's arraignment was scheduled for November, but after his attorney, Thomas Mesereau, appeared before a Los Angeles judge and argued that the rape case was "politically motivated", it was postponed to Jan. 6. Masterson, who has not yet entered a plea in the case, remains free on bail for $3.3 million and has continued to deny the allegations.

Lawsuit against actor Danny Masterson must be arbitrated through the Church of Scientology, orders Judge

US actor and Scientologist&nbsp;Danny&nbsp;Masterson&nbsp;has been charged with raping three women at his home in the Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles prosecutors said Wednesday.

The star of television's "That '70s Show" and "The Ranch" allegedly raped the women, all in their twenties at the time, "by force or fear" in separate incidents between 2001 and 2003.&nbsp;

Masterson, 44, faces a maximum sentence of 45 years to life in prison if convicted on all charges.

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His&nbsp;lawyer denied the allegations in a statement to AFP.

"Mr&nbsp;Masterson&nbsp;is innocent, and we're confident that he will be exonerated when all the evidence finally comes to light and witnesses have the opportunity to testify," wrote Tom Mesereau.

Prosecutors dropped two further sexual assault cases against&nbsp;Masterson&nbsp;over lack of evidence and the statute of limitations passing, the Los Angeles County district attorney's office said.&nbsp;

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Masterson&nbsp;rose to fame with the 1998 launch of retro sitcom "That '70s Show," where he played the character of Steven Hyde alongside fellow stars Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher.&nbsp;

He co-starred again with Kutcher on Netflix's "The Ranch," but was fired in 2017 and written off the show after Los Angeles police confirmed they were investigating multiple rape allegations against the actor.

At the time,&nbsp;Masterson&nbsp;said the claims were motivated by the producer of an anti-Scientology television series.&nbsp;

Four women last year filed a lawsuit against&nbsp;Masterson&nbsp;and the Church of Scientology alleging they were stalked, harassed and intimidated after reporting abuse to Los Angeles police.

Masterson's lawyer wrote on Wednesday: "Obviously, Mr&nbsp;Masterson&nbsp;and his wife are in complete shock considering that these nearly 20-year old allegations are suddenly resulting in charges being filed, but they and their family are comforted knowing that ultimately the truth will come out.

"The people who know Mr&nbsp;Masterson&nbsp;know his character and know the allegations to be false."

His arraignment is scheduled for September.&nbsp;

US actor and Scientologist Danny Masterson has been charged with raping three women at his home in the Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles prosecutors said Wednesday. The star of television's "That '70s Show" and "The Ranch" allegedly raped the women, all in their twenties at the time, "by force or fear" in separate incidents between 2001 and 2003.

US actor and Scientologist Danny Masterson has been charged with raping three women at his home in the Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles prosecutors said Wednesday. The star of television's "That '70s Show" and "The Ranch" allegedly raped the women, all in their twenties at the time, "by force or fear" in separate incidents between 2001 and 2003. Masterson, 44, faces a maximum sentence of 45 years to life in prison if convicted on all charges. His lawyer denied the allegations in a statement to AFP. "Mr Masterson is innocent, and we're confident that he will be exonerated when all the evidence finally comes to light and witnesses have the opportunity to testify," wrote Tom Mesereau. Prosecutors dropped two further sexual assault cases against Masterson over lack of evidence and the statute of limitations passing, the Los Angeles County district attorney's office said. Also read: Ashton Kutcher survived on tea and water after his divorce from Demi Moore Masterson rose to fame with the 1998 launch of retro sitcom "That '70s Show," where he played the character of Steven Hyde alongside fellow stars Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher. He co-starred again with Kutcher on Netflix's "The Ranch," but was fired in 2017 and written off the show after Los Angeles police confirmed they were investigating multiple rape allegations against the actor. At the time, Masterson said the claims were motivated by the producer of an anti-Scientology television series. Four women last year filed a lawsuit against Masterson and the Church of Scientology alleging they were stalked, harassed and intimidated after reporting abuse to Los Angeles police. Masterson's lawyer wrote on Wednesday: "Obviously, Mr Masterson and his wife are in complete shock considering that these nearly 20-year old allegations are suddenly resulting in charges being filed, but they and their family are comforted knowing that ultimately the truth will come out. "The people who know Mr Masterson know his character and know the allegations to be false." His arraignment is scheduled for September.

'That '70s Show' actor Masterson charged with multiple rapes

Hit serial ‘That '70s Show’ star Daniel Masterson is charged with raping three women by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.

The three women were allegedly raped in separate incidents that occurred between 2001 and 2003 by force or fear.&nbsp;

On Tuesday, the case was filed for warrant according to the District Attorney's Office. The actor, Daniel Masterson was arrested on Wednesday according to jail records. His bond was set at $3.3 million. He posted the bond on the same day.

The three accounts of rape are as follows: a 23-year-old woman was raped between January and December 2001. Then a 28-year-old woman in April 2003. And, sometime between October and December of 2003, he allegedly raped another 23-year-old woman who he had invited to his Hollywood Hills home.

In a statement, Daniel Masterson's lawyer said his client was innocent. “We’re confident that he will be exonerated when all the evidence finally comes to light and witnesses have the opportunity to testify," Tom Mesereau said. “Obviously, Mr. Masterson and his wife are in complete shock considering that these nearly 20-year old allegations are suddenly resulting in charges being filed, but they and their family are comforted knowing that ultimately the truth will come out. The people who know Mr. Masterson know his character and know the allegations to be false.”

Los Angeles police began investigating Masterson over sexual-assault claims in 2017. If convicted, he faces a possible maximum sentence of 45 years to life in state prison.

The actor became famous with his character Steven Hyde on ‘That '70s Show’, which ran from 1998 to 2006. He also starred alongside Ashton Kutcher in the Netflix series ‘The Ranch’.&nbsp;

Daniel Masterson has been married to actress Bijou Phillips since 2011.&nbsp;

Hit serial ‘That '70s Show’ star Daniel Masterson is charged with raping three women by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. The three women were allegedly raped in separate incidents that occurred between 2001 and 2003 by force or fear.

Hit serial ‘That '70s Show’ star Daniel Masterson is charged with raping three women by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. The three women were allegedly raped in separate incidents that occurred between 2001 and 2003 by force or fear. On Tuesday, the case was filed for warrant according to the District Attorney's Office. The actor, Daniel Masterson was arrested on Wednesday according to jail records. His bond was set at $3.3 million. He posted the bond on the same day. The three accounts of rape are as follows: a 23-year-old woman was raped between January and December 2001. Then a 28-year-old woman in April 2003. And, sometime between October and December of 2003, he allegedly raped another 23-year-old woman who he had invited to his Hollywood Hills home. In a statement, Daniel Masterson's lawyer said his client was innocent. “We’re confident that he will be exonerated when all the evidence finally comes to light and witnesses have the opportunity to testify," Tom Mesereau said. “Obviously, Mr. Masterson and his wife are in complete shock considering that these nearly 20-year old allegations are suddenly resulting in charges being filed, but they and their family are comforted knowing that ultimately the truth will come out. The people who know Mr. Masterson know his character and know the allegations to be false.” Los Angeles police began investigating Masterson over sexual-assault claims in 2017. If convicted, he faces a possible maximum sentence of 45 years to life in state prison. The actor became famous with his character Steven Hyde on ‘That '70s Show’, which ran from 1998 to 2006. He also starred alongside Ashton Kutcher in the Netflix series ‘The Ranch’. Daniel Masterson has been married to actress Bijou Phillips since 2011.

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